People ask why I dont share therapeutic advice about Autism Spectrum Disorder on this page. Plain and simple, Im not a specialist; I am a mom. (Well, I guess that makes me a specialist.) I happen to have a degree in school counseling which would have taught me nothing about raising my son. My favorite information always comes from a Facebook page, called The Autism Discussion Page. I love reading anything about sensory processing disorder. I think I have read everything my library has on its shelf, regarding ASD. I pour through blogs and articles, looking and yearning for that one, special piece of literature that might change our life. I find my best advice from parents, living it each day. With that, Id like to open a discussion. It is getting close to school starting and Im not sleeping..... yes, me. Who knew? Every year, since Drew entered the early intervention preschool , in our district, Drew has attended a new school. It hasnt always been my choice. I wont lie to you.... we have had more IEP meetings than Toyota has had recalls. We have had to use advocates and attorneys. He made a friend at one school and that was a gift from Heaven, before he was moved to a new setting. School is approaching and my gut aches. Having been a teacher and counselor, I know the challenges the educators face. Having Neurotypical high-school-age daughters, I understand how difficult fitting in can be for anyone. Then, I take this special, little gift- my son. I start to hyperventilate. ( Side note: Yesterday, I had to grab a brown bag and breathe.) I know he needs the social piece. He needs to learn the rules of life, how to take turns, negotiation skills, etc. I can teach him the math, science, and reading. It is the day-to-day niceties that he so desperately needs. Temple Grandin affirmed that in her speech, here in Boise, yesterday. Not wanting to be a helicopter pilot I worry about how he will do this year. Believe me, if I could have continued to afford Montessori, a private aid, and 100 miles a day of the driving, we would be there. Here we are, 2014/15 and we are starting, yet, another school. I would love to hear that I am not the only mom going through this. I need a good nights rest.
Posted on: Tue, 29 Jul 2014 16:41:30 +0000
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