by Erin Croyle | Oct 17, 2016 | Child Find, Elementary School, High School, IEP, KIDS, Middle School, Preschool, Uncategorized
A few years ago an older woman spotted me with my toddler at our farmers market. She had a grown son who had Down syndrome, just like my little one. Randomly striking up a conversation is what we do when we see another member of our tribe, after all. Even though we...
by Erin Croyle | Aug 2, 2016 | Finding Balance, Help, Parents, YOU
I am well aware that you all look to places like this for inspiration and encouragement. And we all need that. But I’m going to take a moment to ‘keep it real’ because there are days that I am really struggling; days where I feel utterly alone. Yet, I know I can’t be....
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 Guest Author | Oct 21, 2015 | Help, Parents, YOU
I’ve been thinking that I’m an expert on most things disability, and most certainly Down syndrome since I have a young daughter with an extra copy of the 21st chromosome. The moment I realized I was wrong was oh so very awkward. I was at a Down syndrome conference....
by Erin Croyle | Sep 24, 2015 | Friends and Acquaintances, Help, Parents, RELATIONSHIPS, Uncategorized, YOU
Developing and maintaining meaningful relationships can be difficult for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We see it every day at playgrounds, schools, and gatherings. We’re reminded of it everywhere we go. Recently a well-intentioned family...
