At some point recently, you’ve looked at your spouse and said, “I really think Susie needs help at school. Do we need to get her tested for one of those IEPs or something?” Hopefully, you’ve figured out how to formally request the school evaluate your child and they’ve reached out to schedule an “IEP Meeting*” which is why you’re here,… Read More
Parenting a Special Needs Kid is Tough
My heart is shattered. And yet, every time I think it can’t get any worse, that it can’t break anymore…it fractures again into even tinier pieces. My whole life right now revolves around helping my youngest through the day. The whole family walks around on anxious eggshells, worried and scared and watching…watching…waiting for the first sign that an explosion is… Read More