Spare your child.
I am three years older than my autistic brother. I love him very dearly, but he has cost me many
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school
When it’s just school stuff.
An organization for Aspie awareness…
My counselor at school and me are thinking of forming an organization to support people with Aspergers, depression, or other
Read More8th grade promotion
Last night I watched my son (and his 8th grade class) get “promoted” to 9th grade. It was awesome to
Read MoreDoes IEP = Headache?
IEP stands for Individualized Education Program but for many parents it also spells headache. I am thinking about it today
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Never Enough
The weeks leading up to the first day of school are often stressful and frustrating. While most people are counting down the days until they are able to drop their kids off and have a much needed break, I am racking my mind for ideas to keep a certain kids clothes on all season long. […]
Taking things Literally
My son went to first grade before we had him diagnosed with Aspergers. He was in the school library with
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How Schools Should Handle Bullying
So I was sitting in my car waiting to pick HSB up from school when my cell phone rang. On
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Gamesmanship
Remember the old saying, that the ends justify the means? Well, that tends to resonate a lot with parents
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The Delayed After Effect
I love the above cartoon. It immediately resonated with me. Wait! Logan doesn’t go to school. Ah, but he did
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Those Moments You Know and Loathe
Scene: Waiting at big sister’s school for her dismissal bell. On the low wall, outside the office (because that’s the
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