by Keri Horon | Mar 13, 2018 | Special Needs
Autism Resources for Families in the Sacramento area
Do you have someone in your family who has been diagnosed with autism (ASD) or Asperger Syndrome (AS)? Are you looking for autism resources in or around the Sacramento area? Perhaps you are considering moving to Sacramento or its suburbs and need to get acquainted with autism resources in the area. If you or someone you know is looking for resources related to autism and/or Asperger Syndrome in the Sacramento region, this article can help you get started. (more…)
by Keri Horon | Apr 28, 2017 | Special Needs
How to Actively Advocate
Advocate – Did you see the film “The Walk” starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Philippe Petit, the high wire artist? His daring walk between the Twin Towers in 1974 was brought to the big screen. He made eight consecutive crosses at a quarter mile from Earth while holding a pole and avoiding police. It was a feat of epic proportions that required extreme skill and balance.
Advocating for your special needs child can make you feel like Petit as you measure each step, balance oppositional forces, skirt danger, assess risks, and keep your eye on the goal. It’s not a cakewalk. It may not come naturally. And preparation is necessary. You won’t need special shoes or a metal pole, but you will need tenacity and a semi thick skin to have an effect.
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