What does Autism Awareness Month mean to me? It means educating people about what autism is – the signs, the characteristics, the behaviors. It means teaching people how to act and what not to do with autistic people – say hi, don’t bully, be kind. It means learning that no two autistic people are exactly […]
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This morning we had Nicholas’s annual IEP meeting at his school. An IEP is an Individualized Education Plan, a document for students in special education that’s designed to meet their educational needs. It’s created by a team (parents, teachers, therapists, etc.) and is reviewed yearly to talk about strengths, weaknesses, and goals. Nicholas has had […]