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SPECIAL EDUCATION AND DISABILITY

I am a proud mom of 3 boys. Two of those were micropreemie fraternal twins born at 25 weeks. My oldest son Noah passed away after 6 days, his twin, Sam, was in the NICU for 5 months. He was born at 1lb 11oz and was diagnosed with Retinopathy of Prematurity Stage 3 and mild ataxic cerebral palsy. Today he is fully mainstreamed in a general education classroom with Resource Services Support. Due to his extreme prematurity he has received early intervention services and special education service support including Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Adaptive Physical Education Therapy. He is doing wonderfully. The articles listed below talk about my experiences and I give advice for parents also involved in the Special Needs community.

Inclusion and the Spelling Bee: Sam’s Story

Kindness for Special Needs Parents

Special Education: How I Advocate for my Child

What Special Needs Means to Me as a Parent

How to Be Ready for the IEP Season: Parent Tips

Why I am Choosing to Homeschool my Child with Special Needs

Webinar: Special Education: Tips on Advocating for Your Special Needs Child (guest parent)