From the moment I felt my son move inside me for the first time, I knew life would be different with him in it. Not just because he was my second child and life would become busier with another kid to raise, but I had a feeling my world was going to change in ways I…
Tag: autism
Life on the Spectrum – Little Man has a 504 now #autism #504 #specialeducation
In a previous post, I mentioned that we have been trying to get my son a 504 at his school. It has been a long, drawn out process that I have cried many tears over and sometimes even left me questioning whether or not I was doing right by my child. As his mom, all…
IEPs, 504s, Therapy and more #autism #HFA #aspergers
One of the things I’ve heard many autism parents talk about is the struggle to get services for their child. My husband and I are still in the process of getting my son special ed services, which has been a lengthy and frustrating process, to say the least. I’ve definitely had my share of headaches since…
An autism diagnosis is not the end of the world #autism #HFA #highfunctioningautism #specialneeds
If you’re a regular reader of this site, you’ve probably noticed that I’ve been mostly MIA for quite some time now. To be honest, I think I needed a long break from posting to focus on my personal life, including my own health, as well as focus on my son, who faced, and is still…
Getting My Son Tested for Autism
For several years now people have told me that I should get my son tested for Autism. It started with a counselor of mine several years back. Several other people I know know others who have children who were diagnosed with Autism and they all have said that based on what they’ve heard and seen…