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No one left the theater without shedding a tear.
That moment exists because in April, 47 years ago, disabled advocates occupied a federal building for 26 days. Their protest led to Section 504 – the first major disability civil rights law in the U.S.
Because of their advocacy, my son has a place to belong. But this legacy is being tested again.
Holidays for neurodivergent kids can be rough… Am I right? The change in routine, the amount of socializing, and all the new/different sensory experiences are a LOT. And there’s pressure on us as parents to keep the traditions passed down alive.
When the doctor came in with a grim look on her face, I felt all the relief turn into panic.
It’s hard to remain calm in an emergency… But we need to, for our children’s sake.
Next time you find yourself in the ER, remember these 3 proven strategies to help keep your neurodivergent child calm.
I go to each of my appointments with a list of questions in hand. Let’s be honest… every time you meet with a new provider, you learn some new acronym, word, or phrase that requires explanation.
We believe the medical professionals when they tell us what is right for our child.
But there is a huge gap between what we know about our kids and what they know about our kids.
13 years later, and I still get calls weekly from people trying to figure it out. They want to honor their and their child’s limitations while not limiting their child’s potential.
And much like a rollercoaster, the wait (for pretty much everything I need to support my autistic son) can be long. The anticipation builds as I approach the front of the line, and my expectations can either be exceeded or leave me feeling defeated.