tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8053855593846713089.post6209234681314013330..comments2024-03-28T09:17:32.426-05:00Comments on Thoughts of an Introverted Matriarch: The Next Chapter- #autism and #injusticeQuiet Contemplationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14667867394641955283noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8053855593846713089.post-40300442170332879422013-10-21T10:08:06.728-05:002013-10-21T10:08:06.728-05:00I hope your IEP went well! Your comment went to my...I hope your IEP went well! Your comment went to my spam box for some reason, so I didn't see it. If you haven't yet, please join me at my FB page listed in the contact tab. My email is always open, too if you need to chat. :)Quiet Contemplationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14667867394641955283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8053855593846713089.post-69182356602635108912013-10-15T13:37:47.145-05:002013-10-15T13:37:47.145-05:00I have been thinking about you. Even on the interw...I have been thinking about you. Even on the interwebz, I only know a handful of aspie mothers navigating motherhood. It's so daunting. I still think I am a good mom, but I need so much alone time, I get so aggravated by noice and stress. etc... But being able to understand my aspie child makes it worth it, but the challenges are so real. Silly things like the piles of papers that come home from schoool daily, stress. me. out. <br /><br />I am getting ready for an IEP meeting tomorrow and the anxiety is already overwhelming. I am terrified I will say things I shouldn't. Forget to say what I should and get overwhelmed. I prepare endlessly and still get blindsided. Good stuff right? ;) Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05381817820489789286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8053855593846713089.post-85910350152853518832013-10-14T08:58:45.241-05:002013-10-14T08:58:45.241-05:00Thank you for sharing my story. The more we stand ...Thank you for sharing my story. The more we stand together, and support one another the less this can happen. So many parents feel alone, unsure, and unsupported when the school mistreats their kids, so they stand down. They just don't know what to do, and where to turn. It's overwhelming when you feel so outnumbered.Quiet Contemplationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14667867394641955283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8053855593846713089.post-36625955924821712972013-10-14T08:55:18.407-05:002013-10-14T08:55:18.407-05:00You're so right. I have been trying really har...You're so right. I have been trying really hard to remember that I have to keep up with my same diet, and fitness routine, no matter what. If I am not healthy I can't take care of things the way they need to be, so it's important to find time for health, and rejuvenation!Quiet Contemplationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14667867394641955283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8053855593846713089.post-90178032585915455382013-10-14T08:53:18.988-05:002013-10-14T08:53:18.988-05:00Thank you. Who knew that something that is put in ...Thank you. Who knew that something that is put in place to help our kids would actually be misused so much? It's just wrong!Quiet Contemplationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14667867394641955283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8053855593846713089.post-40505803416514353792013-10-14T08:46:56.467-05:002013-10-14T08:46:56.467-05:00Thank you! Thank you! Quiet Contemplationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14667867394641955283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8053855593846713089.post-8351100450187423302013-10-14T08:46:24.755-05:002013-10-14T08:46:24.755-05:00Thank you! You always have great ideas.Thank you! You always have great ideas.Quiet Contemplationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14667867394641955283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8053855593846713089.post-62105452045857562122013-10-14T08:18:43.923-05:002013-10-14T08:18:43.923-05:00I am worried that as an aspie mom I won't be a...I am worried that as an aspie mom I won't be able to handle it, either. I really need my quiet down time, and I have NO idea where I am going to get it now, but I am determined to try to make this work, somehow.<br /><br />Thank you so much for all of your comments, and support. I know it doesn't seem like much, but sometimes when someone is going through a situation like this those comments on the computer screen may be all the encouragement one needs to carry on for that day. <3Quiet Contemplationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14667867394641955283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8053855593846713089.post-23436925721474448122013-10-05T12:29:37.025-05:002013-10-05T12:29:37.025-05:00I've been following your story through Faceboo...I've been following your story through Facebook and just wanted to come here and offer my support. As a mother of a nonverbal girl just starting formal education (she is 3) what you went through is nothing short of terrifying. My heart broke seeing the pics of your son's injuries and my stomach turned at the thought that my daughter could be treated like that one day. I am so, so sorry at this choice you were forced to make. If it is any consolation it is what I would choose too. But doesn't make any easier. I will share the link on my Facebook page, this story is too important to be ignored, for all the nonverbal kids out there :( Sophie's Trainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07774177895296697594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8053855593846713089.post-60866485571339441142013-10-04T19:41:39.839-05:002013-10-04T19:41:39.839-05:00My heart goes out to you with this battle you are ...My heart goes out to you with this battle you are fighting. But nothing can come between the love of a mother for her child. Beans is depending on you....no one else will fight for his rights like you can. With God at your side, you will have the strength you need to carry on. Just remember to take care of yourself also. You have to eat right and exercise to keep up your strength, emotionally and physically.<br />I found this online: There is a woman named Pat Howey, an advocate who helps parents resolve special education disputes with their school districts. Possibly you could get in touch with her and ask questions. I'm praying for you and your family. Here is the link: http://www.wrightslaw.com/howey/power.mtgs.ltrs.htmAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12965836245113235529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8053855593846713089.post-8008034428521222922013-10-04T16:53:12.710-05:002013-10-04T16:53:12.710-05:00You made the right choice. And I am sorry that it ...You made the right choice. And I am sorry that it came to that. Their argument of LRE really ticks me off because it was used on me as well last year. But all that matters now is that you get services in place that he needs. And it will take time. Hugs to you Shawna. <br />Wenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03051145682579076938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8053855593846713089.post-4835153289500780932013-10-04T10:56:38.887-05:002013-10-04T10:56:38.887-05:00I am so glad you chose B. It will be hard at first...I am so glad you chose B. It will be hard at first but there are so many HE resources out there and when you've had a chance to get your 2nd wind, you can choose how 'school-like' you want to be.<br /><br />Best of luck and I hope both you and Bean can heal from this horrible experienceAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993465543749647738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8053855593846713089.post-8347307700178320292013-10-03T18:13:13.025-05:002013-10-03T18:13:13.025-05:00Oh - I wish things had turned out differently.
S...Oh - I wish things had turned out differently. <br /><br />Sending ((hugs)) and please feel you can email me if you would like any ideas or strategies or curriculum or resources... or if you just want someone to bounce stuff off of... <br /><br />Leah<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8053855593846713089.post-63464679544201323272013-10-03T12:28:15.784-05:002013-10-03T12:28:15.784-05:00Wow. Just wow. I have no advice (you don't nee...Wow. Just wow. I have no advice (you don't need any ;) ) or much encouragement really. But I can almost feel your situation. And my heart hurts for the way the system works, creating this unnessecary adversity for our kids. Its just sad and yes, sucky. I have debated homeschool sometimes, and instantly recoil. As an aspie mom, I just don't think I could manage it. It looks like you are clearly doing the most right thing you can do and my hope is that resources come to you and give you the support you BOTH need. (((( hugs ))))) Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05381817820489789286noreply@blogger.com