Supporting an Anxious Child
I can sit here today and type this knowing our family went through hell last year and we are finally starting to see our way out, realizing the path will be bumpy. This post has been stewing in my mind for months but I cannot seem to get the raw truth out, giving it the authenticity it deserves. I am… Read More
This is the first year that I feel like we have a plan that adequately meets J’s needs, both emotionally and academically. That being said, J’s needs are so high right now and can change throughout the day given how high her anxiety is at each moment, she is not utilizing all aspects of the plan which would ensure… Read More
Creative, unique, intuitive, empathetic, and funny are words I would use to describe my 13-year-old daughter. Last night, I asked for her help in brainstorming possible topics to add to my blog. Since she is the person suffering from debilitating anxiety, I was hopeful that she could shed some light on much-needed topics. I prompted her with “5 Things… Read More
Our IEP Plan for School Anxiety Update- 2nd Semester of 8th Grade Now that the current school year is half over, I felt it was a good point to share an update on the first semester of my daughter’s 8th grade school year. This schedule was proposed by the Specia Education team in early September due to my daughter’s anxiety… Read More
