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RE: The Autism Club: Autism Awareness Swag - Do We Really Need It?
We are just starting to settle into our long game. We have a special educator whom we love. She comes twice a week, and I think she's helped me just as much as she's helped my son! I've noticed a difference when I'm around parents of children with any kind of disability. There is more of a "it takes a village" feel than a judge-y "your kid better be nice to mine" kind of feel.
That is awesome! It is amazing when you can find someone that you can really trust and can really help too. It opens up a brand new world of possibilities you never knew existed before.
Our son has a 1:1 aide for at least half of his schedule at school and she is so amazing for him and us. She sends us all kinds of updates and gives us all kinds of new ideas of what is working at school that might not be working at home, and vice versa. She is patient, kind, caring, and indispensable. Special education is truly a calling, and we are very fortunate to live in a community that values it!