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Unsuspected Heros (Day 344 of 365)

November 3 in Advocacy, Behavior Challenges, Central Christian Church, Cerebral Palsy, Christianity, Disabilities, Family, Miscellaneous, Parenting by Eden Little | 1 Comment

Wednesday, November 3rd 2010

This morning as I sent Taylor to the school bus to go to school I started thinking about how grateful I am that all three of my kiddos have very kind and accomodating bus drivers this year. They will always wait a few extra minutes for them if they are running late, help them on the bus, and show genuine interest in them. In the past, this has not been the case. Let me just tell you, that having an impatient Bus Driver who could care less…could really make a single Mom’s life much more difficult than it has to be… This got me thinking….. How often do we overlook the importance of a Bus Driver?

Tagged Cerebral Palsy, Special Education Bus Drivers, unsuspected heros

Independence Or Lack There Of. This Is The Question…(Day 338 of 365)

October 27 in Advocacy, Cerebral Palsy, Christianity, Disabilities, Family, Fun, God, Inclusion, Love, Miscellaneous, Parenting, Single Parent by Eden Little | No Comments

Wednesday, October 27th 2010

The question of the day for you is…when is it time to let go?

When do I know to give Taylor or Erin or even Jorden more independence? Now of course this question is coming from a woman who has 2 out of 3 of her children who have always needed more supervision and more assistance in their lives. I have never raised a normal, healthy child…therefore; circumstances are much different for my children then they are the average child. I don’t know what it is like when raising the average child. When do you even let go in that case?

Tagged Cerebral Palsy, letting go, pros and cons for inclusion, providing independence

A Blog About Living…(Day 235 of 365)

July 16 in Advocacy, Cerebral Palsy, Family, Single Parent by Eden Little | 1 Comment

Friday, July 16th 2010

Well, I’m back home from Bermuda AND as much as I didn’t want to leave the island…the more I am home the happier I get by being home and reconnecting with my friends here. I didn’t really write much while I was gone. My days were filled with enjoying every bit of Bermuda that I could…that included working out, reading, writing in my journal, & exploring the island. It was absolutely perfect! Heaven I may add..

Tagged Bermuda, Home in Las Vegas, Living a life raising 3 children of Special Needs, Single Mom on Vacation

4 and 4! IEP complete…(Day 186 of 365)

May 25 in Advocacy, Cerebral Palsy, Christianity, Disabilities, Family, God, Inclusion, Miscellaneous, Parenting, Single Parent, Special Education, Teaching by Eden Little | No Comments

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010

On our 4th meeting with more than 4 hours sitting in a chair…just today. The IEP (Individualized Education Program) Team has finally come to an agreement in regards to Taylor’s education for the next year. Not all individuals at that meeting were excited or thrilled with my perseverence…however, overall I feel that for the first time in a long time I experienced what was a long time coming…a true IEP where the entire team involved had input and developed an “individualized education program” that what we all think will be best for Taylor and will assist with transitioning her into whats to come after High School.

Tagged Curriculum Based Instruction, Eden Little, Functional Academics, IEP, Individualized Education Program, Parent Advocate, Special Education, Taylor Little, Transitionin

Fighting For a Life (179 of 365)

May 18 in Advocacy, Cerebral Palsy, Daily Skills, God, Occupational Therapy, Parenting, Physical therapy, Single Parent, Special Education, Teaching by Eden Little | No Comments

Tuesday, May 18th 2010

Well, today was PART 3 of Taylor’s IEP. Taylor’s Teacher of Record scheduled the meeting in the afternoon this time to allow all of the team members to be in attendance (i.e: all related services (Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapist, Speech Therapist, Nurse, Transition Specialist), Special Ed Teacher, Gen Ed Teacher, School District Representative) …however, that means that I only had an hour to be able to meet…since it was during my lunch hour. I left my last school and darted over to Taylor’s High School and ran in that meeting as fast as I could. I had an Advocate attend with me…so I had someone there who also knew the mine and Taylor’s rights to assist me.

Tagged IEP, Individualized Education Program, Special Education

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