Congratulations!  You, and your learner, made it through the year!  The end of the year is rough on everyone, and in some ways it is even tougher on our different learners.

I wish I could go back in time and tell myself some of the things I now know.  The process of getting my son evaluated for special education was long and drawn out.  When I mentioned my concerns in kindergarten, I was told to give it time.

Between my years in the classroom and my own three kiddos, I have participated in more parent teacher conferences than I can count.   When I was teaching, I loved having an opportunity to tell parents all about how their amazing

Just like this quote says, shame craves secrecy, silence, and judgement.  When our children struggle, we often stay silent.  It can be uncomfortable to be different in our world.

I have a Masters of Arts in Education.  I spent years teaching kids to read and I had no idea my child had dyslexia.  I came across this image shortly after my son was diagnosed and I just sat and cried. 

As a teacher, I participated in many meetings about my students.  I met with specialists, psychologist, therapists, and most importantly of all I met with parents.