by Erin Croyle | Nov 2, 2018 | Advocacy, Parents, Self-Advocacy, YOU
Election Day is Tuesday. Do you know where the candidates stand on issues affecting people with disabilities? Stephanie Smith Lee is the Senior Policy Advisor for the National Down Syndrome Congress. She hosted a nonpartisan webinar with the help of Think College...
by Erin Croyle | Oct 22, 2018 | BABY, Child Find, Elementary School, Extended Family, Grandparents, Help, High School, Home Life, IEP, In-laws, Individuals, KIDS, Middle School, New Mom/Dad, Parents, Preschool, RELATIONSHIPS, Uncategorized, YOU
Fall is a magical. It’s not just the majestic colors of the leaves or the cooler temperatures or football games or the return of our favorite shows. Autumn is also a time of reprieve. Kids go back to school and normalcy returns for a brief moment. Schedules are in...
by Guest Author | Oct 22, 2018 | BABY, Elementary School, Help, KIDS, New Mom/Dad, Parents, Preschool, Puberty, YOU
By Jenny Wise Sleeping can be an issue for anyone, but for children with autism, the prevalence of sleep disorders is high. According to Spectrum News 44 to 86 percent of children with autism have issues with sleep, including falling and staying asleep. Not only does...
by Erin Croyle | Oct 11, 2018 | BABY, Child Find, Diagnosis, Elementary School, Help, High School, IEP, KIDS, Middle School, Parents, YOU
We talk a lot about inclusion and crafting the perfect Individualized Education Program ( IEP). We attend workshops. We read books, we join Facebook groups, we participate in Wrightslaw seminars. We do everything humanly possible to get our children the education they...
by Erin Croyle | Sep 10, 2018 | Help, Help, Individuals, Parents, Uncategorized, YOU
The hurricane coming our way has the potential to be substantial and widespread. While toilet paper and water might be on the top of many lists, there are special considerations we have to make. Given how wet this summer has been, adding more rain and high winds can...
by Erin Croyle | Aug 22, 2018 | Elementary School, Help, High School, IEP, KIDS, Middle School, Parents, Preschool
Summer has flown by and now it’s back to school, schedules, and stress. This is especially true if you have a student with a disability. Typically the work we have to do around back to school time is at least double. Double the teachers, double the supplies, double...
