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Mainstream or not to mainstream
Mainstream or not to mainstream? That is the question! I’ve had parents and educators ask me this question a lot. At the end of the day, it is based on several factors: Is the school trained on special education laws and working with the neurodiverse population? Is the individual education team (IEP) team able to…
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Summer Camp Memories
When I was younger, I attended the Marlboro Township Public School district from 3rd grade to 8th grade. In my first year in the school district, my IEP team at Dugan Elementary School recommended that my parents be for me to attend Harbor Haven. My parents did some research and it turned out the camp…
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Extended School Year 2023
Have you considered for your neurodiverse child to attend extended school year (ESY)? Extended School Year (ESY) is for neurodiverse individuals to continue their learning during the summer break to prevent them from falling behind. It is NOT just for autistic people. It’s for all neurodiverse people. There are so many benefits with ESY: 1.…
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Vacation time!
It’s always exciting to know that the school year is over, and it’s time for a vacation. Many families with neurodiverse children know long summer breaks can be tough for them, but it doesn’t have to be that way. There are many approaches to making a vacation happen for the family during a long summer…
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Friendly 4th of July
4th of July can be tough for neurodiverse people. How can you help neurodiverse individuals enjoy 4th of July? Here are some ways to make 4th of July more friendly for neurodiverse individuals: How have you handled 4th of July? Do you have any more advice to share with families? Share your thoughts and experiences…
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Beyond Graduations
Congratulations, class of 2023! It’s a really big accomplishment about how far people come in life. Although beyond graduation can be tough for a lot of neurodiverse individuals since everyone’s path in life is different. Let me tell you from my experiences growing up: I attended three schools during my elementary school years. After graduating…
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Guardianship
What is guardianship? A guardianship often occurs for a lot of neurodiverse people, which means having a parent/adult/guardian has the right to make decisions for you. This means someone in the family, friends, etc., can monitor and make delicious that are medical and financial on your behalf. This occurs the most for neurodiverse individuals who…
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Release the mask
Did you know a lot of autistic people engage in masking? Masking is hiding or suppressing your true self to try to fit in or meet someone’s standards. This can occur for anyone, and it’s been used a lot for autistic people due to trying to fit in with society. Masking can be intentional or may…
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Mental Health Matters
May is mental health awareness month! Did you know neurodivergent people are more likely to engage in masking due to avoiding negativity and acting neurotypical to fit in the world? This makes it more important than ever to look after your own mental health. How can anyone focus more on their own mental health? Here…