So it has definitely been quite a long while since my last post. I am so new to this, and most times I don't have time to sit and write. BUT, believe you me, the thoughts and ideas are all running around in my head!!!! I couldn't really figure out how to work the site and I sort of abandoned ship! I am back and I will do my best to post more. Like I said before this is whole cheaper than a therapy session and less time consuming. Self medicating is always an option, but Eh! A glass of wine or two won't hurt nobody!!! Right?!
The last post, was my very first post, and it was a little blurb about me and why I chose to start blogging. And I think those reasons may be the same reasons that brought me back. My life has been very overwhelming. for those that are not aware, I am a mom of Three. One girl, and two boys. Since my last post my daughter was diagnosed with Dyslexia and my youngest has aged out of early intervention. He in fact will be entering Pre-K in September. Donovan my middle child was diagnosed with Autism and is ending his year of 1st grade.
I may have missed my calling, seems like I should have run away with a circus. I feel like the ring master, or some sort of clown show where I juggle everything that comes in my way. I guess I should be proud of what I have accomplished and that I am able to continue even when things are heavy or feel like they are too much for one person to handle.
I am in the process of trying to get compensatory services for Donovan. His school failed to inform me that they did not have enough staff to cover his mandate of OT 3x a week for 30 minutes. As soon as I found out, I pushed until I was handed a RSA Voucher for external services. I let them know at that time that I wanted the hours he missed made up. Everyone agreed and I was told that they only offer compensatory services in the summer. Well low and behold!!! Hello summer and no voucher has been received. Surprise, Surprise!!! I contacted the school and spoke with his OT, and the parent coordinator. They informed me that I should contact the office of Related and Contractual Services. When I did, I was told that I needed a justification letter from an administrator of the school, such as a principal, or Vice-Principal not his Occupational Therapist. The letter must state that my son is not showing any progress and/or that he is regressing. They will only issue the voucher for the missing services if it is required due to these reasons. Not because it is required on his IEP and the school failed to do so. Shame on them.
With every experience I encounter, I learn something new, and I become more saddened by the thought of all the many children that are losing and their families that aren't informed or that are not savvy enough to push back at the system. So because of this, I am going to push myself to keep with my blog. I don't have many followers, but if I write it, they will come!
A little insight into the world of a biracial woman, wife, and mom that was born and raised in the good old Boogie Down Bronx!!!! Share in my journey as a special needs mom to two Ausome Autistic Boys and to Sassy Princess with Dyslexia. Follow as I build a "Village" where our loved ones can come together and be themselves. And where families can allow them to shine without Judgement!
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