Jennifer is a parent of two boys who were diagnosed on the autism spectrum.  She tells her story that includes different states, different school districts, different advocates, different neuropsychological assessments- not all are created equal. She shares her story about grief and how spouses may experience and process the diagnosis differently.  She also refers to outside evaluators: developmental pediatricians, neuropsychologists, and licensed psychologists whose reports and evaluations have been helpful along the journey. Plus, she gives other helpful tips and encourages parental self care!

Marilyn Monteiro

Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Process for Children with Disabilities | Navigate Life Texas

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

National Autism Association of North Texas

COPAA

Advocacy For The Special Ones In Your Life

Michelle Season 1 Episode 1

Michelle is a mom of two boys who were diagnosed with disabilities.  After her struggle to get pregnant it was hard to accept and hard to hear anything negative about her son.  She admittedly lived in denial and eventual regret. However, another mom shared her story with Michelle and that was pivotal.  Michelle is here to share her story to hopefully help another parent move past denial into hope and action.

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