When It Looks Like Autism Is “Getting Worse” – What’s Really Happening
He told me he wants to get married. My grandson is 11 years old. Pre-pubescent. Right on the edge of everything changing. And the conversation that followed made me rethink what “getting worse” actually means, and who gets to decide.
IEPs and MENTAL HEALTH
IEPs and Mental Health Hey folks, summer’s rolling in, and you know the transition can throw off your routine, right? So, let’s talk about special education – when your child’s eligible, there’s this meeting to develop an IEP (Individualized Educational Plan). If already on the journey, the team gathers at least yearly (in my opinion, […]
Navigating Microaggressions in Special Education: 5 Strategies for Combatting Them
5 Strategies to Combat Microaggressions in Special Education In a time when teachers, administrators, parents, and the like have been called to the carpet regarding the words said about special education students. I want to talk about Microaggressions. The subtle yet impactful behaviors can hinder the growth and well-being of individuals in various settings, including […]
What you need to know if your Student has School Behavior Problems
What’s the FBA (in my Mary J voice) or You know me? BIP I crack myself up with that title. Anywho, in my last blog post, I discussed how to approach behavior differently. I even admitted that I was in the “they just need discipline crew of family and friends.” Let me be the first […]
Method vs Position: Rethinking How We Make Changes
Method vs Position: Rethinking How We Make Changes This image from a fellow advocate, made me think of my most frequent request for help… I keep getting calls because my kid is a hot mess (or some variation of this conversation). Also, many parents and caregivers are embarrassed because internally, we (yeah I said we…cause […]