Elizabeth's Journey Back-to-School & IEP Tips I looked my 10 year old in the eye just yesterday and said: “Michael, you know we have a mere 16 days left of summer”? It was hard to say… August 22, 2016 Elizabeth's Journey Elizabeth's Journey Elizabeth: Speech Goals GOALS. My wish list. Two things that I have carried with me since Elizabeth was born. Actually, more like since the minute she was diagnosed. Goals and my wish list.… May 18, 2016 Elizabeth's Journey Elizabeth's Journey Socialization at School Sometimes it is weird how you will look back on certain times in your life and see the struggles you had quite clearly.  But at the time, you are simply… February 10, 2016 Elizabeth's Journey Elizabeth's Journey Learning to Behave in Public I think one of the hardest things to do when raising a child with special needs is to get the world to bend to them and their needs.  Trust me,… November 4, 2015 Elizabeth's Journey Elizabeth's Journey Middle School Awaits It is funny but just as soon as you get used to something, that something changes.  I am sure everyone can sympathize with that, right?  Well, this is how I was feeling… July 20, 2015 Elizabeth's Journey Elizabeth's Journey Overcoming the Unexpected Learning something from a previous experience or mistake is a common thing in life.  We all do it.  But putting into action what you learned may take more effort.  I… June 15, 2015 Elizabeth's Journey Elizabeth's Journey A Mother Learns Many Lessons Elizabeth is one of those children, lucky or unlucky, depending on how you see it, who has a summer birthday. These children get to wake up and automatically be off… May 18, 2015 Elizabeth's Journey Elizabeth's Journey Interning in Advocacy I left everyone last month by saying that Elizabeth was going to school!  What an accomplishment for her and her strength. Yes our little Elizabeth is in school.  Everyday of… March 31, 2015 Elizabeth's Journey Elizabeth's Journey STEPPING OUT OF THE OASIS AND BACK INTO LIFE It is funny or maybe not funny, but ironic that with a special needs child all the things you have in place and are working one minute can become things that… February 3, 2015 Elizabeth's Journey Elizabeth's Journey ELIZABETH FINDS THE RIGHT FIT FOR HER Something so unique about having a special needs child is that when most typical children are headed in one direction, you find yourself wondering if you should follow their lead,… November 19, 2014 Elizabeth's Journey