Tag: child advocacy
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When Should Your Child Start Participating in Their IEP Meetings?
Get Pregnant Fast The question of when a child should begin attending their Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings is one that many parents grapple with. My straightforward answer: don’t wait until they turn 16. Here’s the rationale: our goal isn’t just to raise children; we’re preparing them to become responsible adults. Self-advocacy is a critical…
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Video Captures Disturbing Incident Involving School Bus Aide and Young Girl with Autism
Get Pregnant Fast A troubling video has emerged from Illinois, depicting a school bus aide striking a young girl with autism. The footage, which is difficult to watch, shows a six-year-old named Mia Thompson being hit in the face multiple times by an unidentified aide while on her way to school. “It makes my blood…