Tag: special needs parenting
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ESY Isn’t Summer School (And Here’s Why That Matters)
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.
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Why I Became an SESP—and Why I Still Do It
A personal look at becoming a Special Education Surrogate Parent (SESP), what the role actually involves, and why it matters for students who don’t have anyone to advocate for them. A mix of real experience, clear explanation, and hope for what comes next.
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I Gave Him Wings
A reflective look at the tension between acceptance and preparation in parenting an autistic child—and what it really means to give a child wings.
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What I Want Parents to Know About IEPs
IEPs aren’t just paperwork—they’re emotional, legal, and overwhelming. Here are 10 things I think every parent should know before the meeting.
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What Schools Don’t See: The Emotional Side of IEPs
A deeply personal reflection on what really happens behind the paperwork, timelines, and meetings of special education — the fear, heartbreak, and strength parents carry while advocating for their child. This is the side of IEPs schools don’t often see, but every special needs parent knows by heart.
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Autism, Tylenol, and Vaccines: It Doesn’t Matter What Caused It—I’d Do It All Again
A mother’s reflection on autism, Tylenol, and vaccines—and why love, progress, and acceptance matter more than blame.
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Statistically Speaking… There Are Too Many Clowns
A funny, honest Halloween story about clowns, candy, and raising a neurodiverse kid in a not-so-neurotypical world.
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A Touch (Or a Truckload) of the ‘Tism
I knew at some point I’d write a mostly serious post. I just didn’t expect it to happen so soon—or for it to be about autism. But first, a word from our sponsors… Please understand: this post is about my experiences, feelings, and opinions on autism. I’d love to hear yours, too. I don’t expect…
Brain Fog & Brilliance 