special education advocacy – Brain Fog & Brilliance

ESY Isn’t Summer School (And Here’s Why That Matters)

May 5, 2026

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in Education Advocacy & IEPs, IEP Process & Services

Extended School Year (ESY) services are often misunderstood. This post breaks down what ESY is (and isn’t), who is eligible, and what parents can do if something doesn’t feel right.

Placements, Sneakers, and Why Fit Matters

Apr 7, 2026

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in Neurodiversity & the ’Tism, Parenting & Neurodiversity, Parenting Is Weird

IEP placement can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. This post breaks down the continuum of placements, explains how decisions are made, and uses a simple analogy to show why the right fit matters more than staying the same.