it’s time to wake up
September 19, 2009
I think it’s amazing actually how little autism is talked about, how few schools are truly preparing themselves for this, and how few parents are willing to bring themselves out of denial - 1 in 150 children are being diagnosed with autism people - WAKE UP!
I guess I can understand wanting to put your head in the sand and keep it there. But, you know, when it comes to our children - not just my children, but all of our children - it is an absolute crime to have your head in the sand. Particularly if you are a school!! You have an obligation to act in the best interest of our children. Parents’ denial is real and complicated. But a school can’t be in denial. And a child with autism is hard to miss if you don’t have your head in the sand.
Why not just let a child with autism go undiagnosed or slide through school without the appropriate supports? Because early intervention can make the difference between a child with autism having the ability to live a full and independent life to having to be supported all of their life. This is a BIG difference and is the reason why we all have the responsibility to do the right thing for these kids EARLY.
Read this! And if you are a school, make sure you are educating your staff about autism and about their responsibilities to all of their students - not just their neurotypical students. If you are a parent, educate yourself about the signs of autism and get your children evaluated by experts if you suspect anything. If you don’t know how to do either of these things, contact me!
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Experts: Prepare now for autism’s rising flood
http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/index.cfm?print&i=60737
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