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The Transition to Adulthood: Planning Ahead

The Transition to Adulthood: Planning Ahead

Posted on January 15, 2013 | 0 Comment

When my son Jeremy reached 22, he left the auspices of the school district. Like many on the spectrum, his interests and needs were varied and he didn’t fit into… Read more »

Bully-Proof Your Child

Bully-Proof Your Child

Posted on December 18, 2012 | 0 Comment

In retrospect, the bullying started at a very young age. Even when my oldest son was in preschool, other students would avoid him, not because he was mean or aggressive… Read more »

Building Body Boundaries

Building Body Boundaries

Posted on December 4, 2012 | 0 Comment

Tackling the realities of personal safety is a positive step on the road towards self-advocacy for your child… With all the responsibilities you have as the parent of a child… Read more »

Home Sweet Homeschool

Home Sweet Homeschool

Posted on November 19, 2012 | 0 Comment

If you’re considering homeschooling, then keep in mind that your child’s learning environment can be a teaching tool. If you’ve made the decision to homeschool your child, it’s likely that… Read more »

Working The System

Working The System

Posted on November 8, 2012 | 0 Comment

When it comes to guiding your child through the school years, it pays to get informed about the help you can expect… My name is Kim Stagliano and I’m transition-phobic…. Read more »

Is Your Child Safe At School?

Is Your Child Safe At School?

Posted on October 24, 2012 | 0 Comment

An updated look at abuse in schools and long overdue legislation that could help end it. Thirteen years ago my goal was to leave the world of advertising to be… Read more »

Learning After Leaving High School

Learning After Leaving High School

Posted on October 24, 2012 | 1 Comment

Transition means extra planning for young ASD adults… While Jeremy was growing up, I never imagined he would graduate from high school, let alone attend college­—but eventually he took and… Read more »

Environment: The Third Teacher

Environment: The Third Teacher

Posted on October 19, 2012 | 0 Comment

The changing face of schools for our special children  My brother has Down Syndrome, and I have clear memories of visiting prospective schools and residential programs for him when we… Read more »

Become A Mentor

Become A Mentor

Posted on October 19, 2012 | 0 Comment

In a small condo outside Disneyland, an Indian man I’d just met urged my son, my husband and I to eat the yogurt, lentils and hot naan bread his wife… Read more »

Be Heard When It Comes to Bullying

Be Heard When It Comes to Bullying

Posted on October 16, 2012 | 0 Comment

Tackling bullying isn’t easy, especially if it occurs in ways you never expected it… Back to school is a happy time in our household. My girls, Mia, 17, Gianna, 16,… Read more »

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