ABA, Disabled Parenting

When The Public Schools Fail Your Autistic Child

It is not uncommon for autistic children to fall through the cracks with the education system. It should never be like this but it is.  It happened to two of my sons,  N and Bug and my niece B. I am explaining what happened here and how I handled it in hopes it helps someone. … Continue reading When The Public Schools Fail Your Autistic Child

Disabled Parenting

Bedwetting and How a Neurodivergent Family Handles it

Bedwetting is not just an issue among the neurodivergent community. There are many reasons a child wets the bed.  There are physical conditions where it is seen in. Two of my children have this issue. It does not need to be a big deal where children need to be embarrassed by it. The two children… Continue reading Bedwetting and How a Neurodivergent Family Handles it

ABA, comorbidities, diabetes, Disabled Parenting

When Your Autistic Child with a Serious Medical Condition has a School Nurse Who Tries To Go Against Doctor's Orders

 *Disclaimer: This blog was written with A's permission. I would never betray my son's trust like that* It is important to know how to advocate for your autistic child who also has a serious medical condition. This is especially true when dealing with school nurses.  As most of my readers know, my 10 year old… Continue reading When Your Autistic Child with a Serious Medical Condition has a School Nurse Who Tries To Go Against Doctor's Orders