My sped career began in the seventies at a laboratory school on campus. The Exceptional Child Center served severe and profound students from a large rural area. Most of the autistic kids I worked with were non verbal and not always present. Federal law, PL 94-142 ,was written and passed. It mandated an appropriate education in the least restrictive environment. I entered the field at an exciting time of change. Institutionalizing people was no longer acceptable. Suddenly public schools were responsible to provide services to all kids. I fought many a battle on behalf of students and parents.
My sped career began in the seventies at a laboratory school on campus. The Exceptional Child Center served severe and profound students from a large rural area. Most of the autistic kids I worked with were non verbal and not always present. Federal law, PL 94-142 ,was written and passed. It mandated an appropriate education in the least restrictive environment. I entered the field at an exciting time of change. Institutionalizing people was no longer acceptable. Suddenly public schools were responsible to provide services to all kids. I fought many a battle on behalf of students and parents.
Thank you for all that you have done for these children. This is a special calling. Those whom you have helped have truly been blessed💖
The special education teacher in me understands and celebrates efforts you have made on behalf of your boys.
Thank you so much 🩷