Comedian George Carlin said, “You know what we need – black Jello.” Think of the fun you could have if you served black Jello for dessert one evening! Something totally unexpected can add a special brightness to a day. In fact, as human beings, even though we seem to fight change, we also seem to…
Category Archives: Advocacy
Welcome to the world of IEPs
From the time Kennedy was born I knew that eventually we would be part of the world of IEPs. I learned my acronyms… LRE and FAPE… I took classes on IEP law where I learned that if you weren’t in total agreement, don’t sign ANYTHING. We went to Kennedy’s placement meeting for Kindergarten and I…
The Rest of the Story
Sorry to leave y’all hanging, but between the time I had the meeting at Spiff’s school and now, there have been many changes going on with me. But the story is bubbling up and waiting to be told, so I have to share it. Right now. It never fails. Every time I get that call,…
Today I…
Have a meeting with Spiff’s team at the high school. My post will be about that meeting, because I’m sure it is going to be a doozy. So stay tuned. Watch this space. I love it when people don’t read IEP’s. It makes my job (and my son’s) just that much harder. Sigh. Back with…
Insubordination Station
Originally posted on Diary of a Crazed Mommy on January 24, 2006. Nothing makes a parent feel more “parental” then when your child sidles up to your van and looks as if the apocalypse is upon him and says: “Mom, you are going to kill me.” In his defense, he’s probably right, and it warms…
People are listening…and watching
I woke up the other day (did I mention I’ve been getting up early?) and found this text on my phone: You are a rockin mom. And then I read below: Thanks to me paying attention to you I was able to handle a lost Autistic child. This was from my very good friend whom…
Come Chat With Us In Real Time at SnazL.com
Almost a year ago I wrote this post about advocacy and building bridges between those who have children with special needs and those who don’t. Have you ever wanted to tell the world about your child with special needs? His hopes? His desires? What you wished parents of typical children knew and understood about a…
Just because you THINK you have your I’s dotted and your T’s crossed doesn’t mean you actually DO
Here I go with the Twitter again…. Last week, on Wednesday, I was yet again on Twitter when my phone rang. Now, while that isn’t unusual, the Caller ID was. Spiff’s new high school. Um, okay… So I answer it and begin talking to someone who tells me that we need to discuss Spiff’s schedule….
Their eyes are precious
August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month My older daughter, Makayla, started out as typical as they come. Running and jumping, laughing and crying just like her friends. When she was four, we noticed that she was putting her face very close to the page when she was looking at books. As kindergarten grew…
Book Recommendations: from parents of children on the spectrum
I asked fans of the REGULAR GUY facebook fan page to tell me which books have helped them along the way. CLICK HERE for list. I have a top ten list of my own and will post it next week. Will you do me a favor? Tell me which books have helped you along the…