Skip to main content

Parenting An Exceptional Learner (Part 1)

♾️

Disclaimer
I am not affiliated with any information posted. I do not guarantee that the information listed has the ability to help. Be wary of anything you read that promises a "cure". 

The Journey (A Brief Recap)
Our child was diagnosed with a severe speech delay at 30 months and diagnosed with Autism at 34 months. He started early intervention around 30 months and a special education preschool at 36 months. 

Things We Have Done (ages 2-4)

1.            Take Autism Screening Test with Pediatrician

2.              Get a speech delay diagnosis with Speech Pathologist

3.           Take Hearing Tests with 2 separate Audiologists

4.             Start Speech Therapy

5.             Start Occupational Therapy

6.           Get an Early Intervention Evaluation

7.           Get a Special Education Preschool Assessment

8.           Get an official Autism diagnosis from a Developmental Pediatrician / Geneticist

9.              Attend Individualized Education Plan Meeting (IEP)

10.            Send to a Preschool with a Special Education Program

11.             Sign up for ABA Waiting List * (ABA is controversial)

Continue this journey on to the blog post: Parenting an Exceptional Learner (Part 2) 

Notes
  • Among groups centered around Autism Spectrum Disorder, also known as Autism or ASD for short, is a controversial therapy called ABA. ABA stands for Applied Behavior Analysis.
  • ABA is more commonly known as a therapy often used in special education programs and a form of "treatment" for Autism. The word "treatment" is not being used to mean cure. There is no cure for Autism.  A "treatment" plan is used to help a child improve areas they need to work on.
  • A reason for the controversy is in the past ABA may not have been considered as compassionate as it proclaims to be now. There are groups of people against and for its use.  

You might also be interested in:


Last Edited: January 22, 2022
Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Clear Blue Plus Pregnancy Test (Blue Dye)

Clear Blue Plus Pregnancy Test  with Blue Dye (+ / - ) This is what a negative looks like: Side Note: Blue dyes are often said to more frequently give false positives than pink dye. Some online boards that will tweak (alter) a pregnancy test photo to help individuals identify if the test is a faint positive or indeed negative, often will not do blue dyes.
1 comment
Read more

Frida Mom for Post Laparoscopy Care

  My Frida Mom Basket for Post-Laparoscopy Care. Why I Love the Frida Mom Line (Even Beyond Motherhood) One of the things I’ve really come to appreciate is how versatile the Frida Mom line is—not just for new moms, but for anyone recovering from abdominal surgeries, such as laparoscopies for endometriosis. After surgery, comfort and gentle care are everything. That’s where the C-section recovery underwear comes in. Even if you haven’t had a baby, the design makes sense—when you have incisions on your abdomen, you need something soft, high-waisted, and non-restrictive. These disposable underwears are a lifesaver compared to standard disposable Depends. The big difference? You can build your own pad system . Start with the underwear. Add a menstrual pad. Layer on a witch hazel perineal liner, perineal cream, or both. Attach an optional heating pad for cramping. It’s completely customizable depending on what your body needs that day. I also want to mention the liners pack...
Post a Comment
Read more

My Laparoscopy Recovery Essentials: What’s Actually Helping Me Heal

Disclaimer: Links to all the products I mentioned are included. I am not being paid to promote any of them and do not receive payments. Skin sensitivity may impact your experiences with these products. Recovering from my laparoscopy has been a journey, and honestly, some days are more uncomfortable than others. Over the past week, I’ve found a few products that have made a huge difference in how I feel—both physically and mentally. Here’s what’s been helping me get through it: 1. Body Wash That Feels Safe Before and after surgery, I wanted something gentle that still felt clean. I’ve been using Dove Antibacterial Body Wash , and it’s been perfect. It keeps the incision area clean without stinging or irritating my skin, which is such a relief.  2. Underwear That Actually Works I never thought I’d get excited about disposable underwear, but Frida Mom Disposable C-Section Underwear has been a game-changer. They’re soft, supportive, and don’t press on my stomach—exactly what ...
Post a Comment
Read more