tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037834968662750291.post1565971159256776236..comments2012-05-31T14:31:20.484-07:00Comments on The New Face of Autism: Inconvenient TruthThe New Face of Autismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02248593844238608950noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037834968662750291.post-54762164627678938982011-07-07T05:00:04.689-07:002011-07-07T05:00:04.689-07:00You got it, Hassel!!! Thank you! Alyssa is our w...You got it, Hassel!!! Thank you! Alyssa is our world and I am so proud of her. Paving, yes, cobblestone style - it's a long process, but lasts! :)The New Face of Autismhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02248593844238608950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037834968662750291.post-13773363622347886462011-07-06T19:42:48.863-07:002011-07-06T19:42:48.863-07:00I believe it was you who once said, " you hav...I believe it was you who once said, " you have to focus on a child's ability not a child's disability". I remember this every time one of my kids says, " I can't". This school district should live by this motto. You are only giving Alyssa an opportunity to be something more as any other parent should. To many times parents assume the follower part of their child's education; they fail to see the bigger picture. However, you Angie see the big picture, when you look at Alyssa you see all that she can be not all that she will never be. You and Alyssa are paving the way, hopefully, for other kids to follow. Thanks so much for sharing your journey with us.Hasselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15627334534525745026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037834968662750291.post-216659611282713402011-07-06T16:35:33.982-07:002011-07-06T16:35:33.982-07:00Susan, the part you don't get, the part where ...Susan, the part you don't get, the part where the system wants to send you to "our district"... that's because it's easy. Easier to put the kids in a separate environment. If they stay in their own school, the school might only have mainstreaming as an option, which might take some work by the administration. Adults are afraid, not the kids. The kids reach out to my Alyssa. Many of the parents have shared how beneficial it's been to them, as a family, to have Alyssa in their child's class. I am honored to know those kids and I admire their parents! Systems spend too much time thinking. JUMP IN THE POOL!!!! <br /><br />And, a response to "I think I am dreaming"... hugs to you too! Thank you for sharing. I hope the angels will be there to catch your tears. Your efforts will turn into your rewards. Stay strong! The kids need help pulling the rope over to the side of success.The New Face of Autismhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02248593844238608950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037834968662750291.post-48118236336030372162011-07-06T15:55:07.550-07:002011-07-06T15:55:07.550-07:00I am sorry for all you have been through, Angie. K...I am sorry for all you have been through, Angie. Know you are not alone in advocating for your child in this area. We're ready to face our challenges in the upcoming year as we look at kindergarten for a child few in our district want. In fact, we are being filtered toward your district even after friends have been established in the home school. I just don't get it.Susan Oloierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07311938400999953443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037834968662750291.post-55427749167527617002011-07-06T15:35:45.380-07:002011-07-06T15:35:45.380-07:00I'm right there with you Mamma, and I TOTALLY ...I'm right there with you Mamma, and I TOTALLY get what you are saying. It's frustrating beyond all reason. It's the reason I cry myself to sleep some nights. We'll tackle this district together, we can both be one of "those" parents! Whatever we need to do for our children. Big hugs!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com