Image by geralt on Pixabay.com It’s been a busy start to 2024 and I finally have time to post some updates. Spoiler alert ~ it’s all really good news. Finally! A Replacement Device for a Very Deserving Client :)! Yesterday, I got the news that one of my clients will be getting his replacement speechContinueContinue reading “Success and Updates”
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Seriously, people?
Image courtesy of gabrielle_c on Pixabay.com I’ve written before about some of the run-ins I’ve had with the local school district. Click Here and Here for some of the previous posts. I wish I could say this was a small, ignorant district. It’s not small. It’s one of the largest districts in the United States.ContinueContinue reading “Seriously, people?”
Ebb and Flow – Preparing to Change Paths
Image by Sora Shimazaki on Pexels.com For me, 2023 has been a year of finally and fully reclaiming my own power. Part of that process has included reflecting on where I am in my personal and professional lives, where I want to be in the next 3-5 years, and then preparing beyond that. Since 2015ContinueContinue reading “Ebb and Flow – Preparing to Change Paths”
How Not to Be a “Karen” Multidisciplinary Team and the Results of the IEE
Image by Tilixia on Pixabay.com Last year, I was involved in a multidisciplinary team (MDT) meeting to determine eligibility for one of the clients on my caseload. I’ve written about this child’s background and history before, but I’ll summarize it here. The child in question is now 6 years old and in first grade. HeContinueContinue reading “How Not to Be a “Karen” Multidisciplinary Team and the Results of the IEE”
How Not to Be a “Ken” Special Education Teacher
Image by PublicDomainPictures on Pixabay.com Recently, I attended an IEP meeting called by my client’s mom. This client’s mom had good reason to call the IEP meeting rather than trying to simply talk with the teacher. There’s history here. The Backstory The client is a 7 year old, non-verbal, severely autistic boy. I’ve been workingContinueContinue reading “How Not to Be a “Ken” Special Education Teacher”
Outside The Box 