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...
by Erin Croyle | Jul 31, 2018 | BABY, Caregivers, Extended Family, Friends and Acquaintances, Grandparents, Help, In-laws, New Mom/Dad, Parents, RELATIONSHIPS, Uncategorized, YOU
The dog days of summer are in full swing. While there is much fun to be had in the sun, we need to take some extra precautions when it heats up. Caution with cars. We know how dangerous it is to leave loved ones in a hot car. It’s also important to lock your car once...
by Guest Author | May 17, 2018 | BABY, Elementary School, Extended Family, Friends and Acquaintances, Grandparents, Help, High School, IEP, In-laws, KIDS, Marriage, Middle School, New Mom/Dad, Parents, Puberty, RELATIONSHIPS, Uncategorized, YOU
By Anonymous *Author chose to withhold her name to protect the privacy of all involved. For months I have been trying to make sense of the crisis that struck our family last fall. My husband and I have two children. Our oldest is right on the edge of officially...
by Guest Author | Feb 14, 2018 | Friends and Acquaintances, Help, Individuals, Marriage, Parents, RELATIONSHIPS, Self-Advocacy, Uncategorized, YOU
by Angela West This Valentine’s Day I want to share my experiences talking with parents about relationships and love. So often, parents tell me that they are scared that their child with disabilities will not understand the complications of having a relationship. They...
