by Erin Croyle | Jun 20, 2016 | Advocacy, Elementary School, High School, IEP, KIDS, Middle School, Parents, Uncategorized, YOU
What do you do when a professional or educator uses a term referring to disability in a disrespectful way? Not maliciously, but inappropriately. It happens all the time. Even the most seasoned advocates are often left speechless. Kymberly DeLoatche found herself in...
by Erin Croyle | Mar 2, 2016 | Advocacy, Elementary School, Friends and Acquaintances, IEP, KIDS, Parents, RELATIONSHIPS, Uncategorized
The transition to grade school is a big step for parents and kids no matter their ability. But when a child with special needs starts Kindergarten, there is a whole different set of concerns and emotions that parents go through. Jill Rose works for the Center for...
by Erin Croyle | Jan 28, 2016 | Advocacy, Child Find, Elementary School, Finding Balance, IEP, KIDS, Parents, Uncategorized, YOU
I am living the naked nightmare. You know the one where you go to school and for some reason you have no clothes on? That’s now my reality, as it is so many of us whose children have IEPs (Individualized Education Plan). Think about it … WARM BLANKET Early...
by Erin Croyle | Nov 3, 2015 | Elementary School, Help, High School, KIDS, Middle School, Parents, Preschool, Uncategorized, YOU
I have a confession. I’m terrible at following through when it comes to ways to help my son. This is not to be confused with being lazy. Even when I try to be lazy it’s impossible for me. I think that there is just so much that I could or should be doing that I can...
by Erin Croyle | Aug 24, 2015 | Elementary School, IEP, KIDS, Uncategorized
I cried during my son’s kindergarten tour. But it wasn’t for the reasons you think. Sure, it’s going to be weird to take him to school this fall. I can’t believe he’s 5 years old. Time has flown. I know I’ll shed a few tears dropping him off for his first day of...
