We all know what a hard job being a parent is. But what happens when we have one child with special needs and another without? Are we treating them differently? Do the same rules apply? Are we making exceptions for the child without special needs that we otherwise may not if things were different? I bet these [...]
Denial is not a river in Egypt! Are we in denial? Most of us know someone in denial about something; maybe it’s our neighbor, friend or family member. But what about when it’s us?! What happens when we can’t face the truth in our own personal story? What about a parent who doesn’t seem willing to accept that there is [...]
Speaking up…When people ask for your opinion should you give it? In my youth I often gave my opinion to people with unabashed confidence and charm. Let’s call those growing pains! As I have grown up I have learned a valuable lesson, don’t offer advice unless it is asked for. However, more recently I have [...]
Are we past the Stigma with Special Education? Why are people so afraid of “Special Ed.”? In the 1950’s, 1960’s, 1970’s the “special” kids were sent to “special” schools or to the basement in regular schools. This is where the stigma began for many people. It came out of fear; fear of the unknown and [...]
What happens when we disagree? A look at parents and educators getting together at school meetings… Not often, but sometimes, when we gather a team together of parents and professionals to discuss the educational needs of a child, we don’t always agree. You can be meeting at your child’s school to discuss any number of [...]
