Comments on: Brighter Futures for Children with Autism

By: Karen Simmons

Karen Simmons — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 23:08:45 +0000

Hi Sheila, Yep, funding is a HUGE issue. You are absolutely right. Special Needs kids shouldnt be disregarded…….EVER!!!

By: Sheila Hughes

Sheila Hughes — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:43:42 +0000

I am learning about advocacy in the school system for my child. He’s in pre-school now, and what really rubs me is there is always the issue of funding which affects these kids right to just being able to have a basic education. I appreciate your blog post and the need to be an educated parent as to what the rights are for our children, and how to properly advocate for them in order for them to achieve their potential, regardless as to the economy. IMHO, make cuts to other areas and fund the programs for the special need kids. Encourage all students to have compassion “for the least of these”. Athletics, music, etc. are important, but do fundraisers to help support such programs if necessary. Special needs kids shouldn’t be disregarded in their need to have a free and appropriate education. It’s the law, after all, and one I support.

By: Anne Barbano

Anne Barbano — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 00:50:42 +0000

Sometimes the parents involved the legal system in if they do not feel like they are getting fair treatment for their child, but many are approaching legal action without supportive evidence or enough knowledge about interpreting test scores to back up their argument. (Important point- what can parents do to remedy this?)