Category: Kindergarten

Success in the Stack of IEP’s

Aggression, Autism, behavior, behavior change, Communication, IEP, Kindergarten, pictures, Potty Training, School, Special Education, support 20

Looking at a picture of Declan as his preschool graduation I realized how much he has accomplished through the years with adequate support. Read more about this, here!

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The End of an Era

Autism, First Grade, Kindergarten, School 20

“MOM!!  MOM!!” I look up from mowing the lawn to see Declan screaming at me with his face all scrunched up. I released the

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Literally Literal

Autism, Autism Awareness, concrete thinking, Kindergarten, Spiderman 12

Declan is a concrete thinker. He is focused on facts in the here and now, physical objects, and literal definitions. Read more about concrete thinking, here!

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The GOOD in 2017

Acceptance, Autism, Autism Acceptance, Autism Awareness, Emotional Regulation, Friendships, High Functioning Autism, IEP, Inclusion, Julia, Kindergarten, Potty Training, Sesame Street, Soccer 12

If I am not careful, my “mom” worry takes over. So I took a look back to highlight all the GOOD of 2017.

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“I Like Kindergarten.”

Autism, Kindergarten, learning, School 29

“And do you know what else?” “What’s that, Declan.” “That sign.  It means there is no dancing in the street.” I took a peek

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Kindergarten Kick-Off!

Autism, Kindergarten, School 24

Last night was Kindergarten orientation. A chance for Declan to go see his NEW SCHOOL – and some of the things that will be different. Read about the start of his big transition here!

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