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How Much Academic Help is Too Much?

November 16, 2020November 16, 2020 1/1 Aid, Autism, IEP, Online Learning, parenting, School, Special Education, Teacher 26

Last week, I was positive Declan was going to fail his math test. Find out what happened, here!

The Plans Unfold

July 10, 2020July 10, 2020 1/1 Aid, Autism, COVID-19, High Functioning Autism, IEP, Impulsivity, learning, Listening, Occupational Therapy, Online Learning, Parent, parenting, Routine, School, Sensory Seeking, Sibling, Social Distancing, Speech, Swimming, Teacher 21

The first round of plans for the new school year have been sent out. Knowing MY kids, one of the plans made me smile. Read more about it, here!

When Personalities Clash

May 23, 2020May 23, 2020 1/1 Aid, Autism, Behavior Chart, Communication, Control, Flexible Thinking, Friends, Grades, IEP, learning, Life Skills, Occupational Therapy, Online Learning, Parent, parenting, Resources, reward, Reward Chart, services, social anxiety, Social Interaction, Social Learning, Social Skills, Special Education, Speech, support, Teacher 35

Another school year, another IEP meeting – both of which I am glad are over. Read why, here!

“Heads Up!”

March 2, 2020March 2, 2020 Aggression, Autism, frustration, Masking, Parent, School, Teacher, Transitions 22

After years of giving Declan’s teacher an unnecessary “Heads Up!” I’ve come to a different conclusion: Declan is a different child at home than he is at school. Read more, here!

Autism, Anxiety, Depression and The Weekend News

February 20, 2020February 20, 2020 Anxiety, Autism, Behavior Chart, Depression, Grades, Handwriting, High Functioning Autism, learning, Mental Health, Parent, parenting, Teacher 35

The Weekend News is a subject in school that causes Declan great distress. Unable to reach a solution with his teacher, I found myself advising Declan in a way I’ve never advised before. Read more, here!