school – More Than The Words

The C Word

I have debated writing about this, but you know me, I tend to just put it all out there, so here goes. You may have clicked on this post to figure out exactly what the ‘C word’ is or maybe you are a loyal follower and tend to read whatever I dribble on about. EitherContinue reading “The C Word”

A Letter to Special Needs Parents (Before the Start of the School Year)

Before Tyson entered Kindergarten I had so many worries. I was afraid that he would be lonely and forgotten, that the other kids in his class would make fun of him or at the very least, ignore him. I was afraid that no one would hear his ‘silent voice’ or that he would be tooContinue reading “A Letter to Special Needs Parents (Before the Start of the School Year)”

Inclusion

Inclusion is defined as the practice of equal access to opportunities and resources. But in everyday life what does it look like? Is simply having a child with exceptionalities present in a setting with typical peers inclusion? No. Not unless there are supports in place for the child to thrive in that setting. It’s surprising,Continue reading “Inclusion”