As your Campus Parent Representative or liaison to the district's SpEd Department, I should probably have some words of wisdom about the coming year! However I am navigating all of this new territory just as everyone is, and trying to take each day as it comes. My role continues to technically be on hold, but I plan to post any helpful information that I come across both from the district, and through my own research and experiences as a mom of two SpEd kiddos. I encourage you to look at former posts in the archives...many of those could be a resource for you now. You are also welcome to reach out to me via this website if you have questions or are struggling as a parent of a child with special needs. I am not an expert, but I can usually point you in the right direction if you have an AISD or education related question, and certainly understand many of the challenges parents and guardians like us face. I also encourage you to contact your case manager if you or your kiddo have questions or concerns about the coming year. Your case manager wants nothing more than to help your child be his or her best self, and to support your family as virtual education kicks off this fall. I will leave with what I've found has brought me some peace after processing this exhausting year: I'm not going to allow the stresses or frustrations of homeschool damage my relationship with my kiddos... that comes first. When it feels overwhelming, I will reach out to their case managers because they are amazing! My attitude about this year is what my kids will see and emulate. I'm going to choose to find that silver lining Mrs. Murray mentioned. That won't be easy every day, but most days I know my kids will be learning life lessons that they never would have in a typical year. So hang in there parents, you are NOT alone. I think we can make this year a great one that our kids will fondly remember.
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Having a child with learning differences or special needs in the midst of this global pandemic can on some days, and in some ways, feel like adding insult to injury! Please reach out to those who know and care for and support you and your child: therapists, friends, family, teachers. Together we can get through the toughest of things. Here is a link to a dad's story about parenting his son with autism during this pandemic.
Parents of children with an IEP, please see this article.
Welcome to the 2019-20 school year! I hope you and your kids are getting into a routine after what is always a busy transitional time. There seem to be a lot of big emotions in my house leading up to and during the first week of school! As kids and families settle in for what I hope is a productive and happy year, I found some interesting reads that may address a few challenges that may come up this fall. I hope there are helpful ideas and inspiration in these articles for you, just as there were for me.
Help Kids Silence Negative Self Talk Strategies to Help Kids Manage Anxiety and Perfectionism ADHD Homework Stress: Strategies The Family and School Support Team has undergone a leadership change, so for the time being, Mrs. Murray and I haven't scheduled any upcoming talks or presentations. We hope to bring knowledgeable speakers, helpful and pertinent information, and other solid resources and tools to the Baldwin community, and specifically special needs families very soon. In the meantime, if you have any questions about your special needs child and his or her education at Baldwin, feel free to reach out to me through this site! All abilities are welcome! Please reach out to my friend, Shelly Corrigan, if you have any questions. Her contact info is on the flyer.
Lights are up and sound is down at these showings. See more info here.
Please join us on March 8th to hear Lindsey Lieneck speak on Mindfulness...please see the attached information! PARENT, FAMILY, & COMMUNITY FORUM" Legislative Updates Impacting Students with Special Needs"2/12/2019 Special Needs Camp Guides are available now.
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