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6+ ways to help your child when they can’t communicate (Autism/special needs)

By: Tracy Dee Whitt April 29, 2014April 29, 2014

UncategorizedAutism, communicate for your child, communication, educate others, nonverbal, nonverbal Autism, special education, special needs, teachers, therapistsLeave a Comment

How do people; therapists, family, teachers, and friends view our child who is nonverbal? Do they truly understand our child? How does our child feel when they can’t communicate what they desire or need? Can you imagine the frustration of not being able to tell someone you’re hot, hungry, want to go to a certain restaurant,…

what is inclusion? (special needs)

By: Tracy Dee Whitt February 11, 2014June 10, 2014

UncategorizedASD, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, classroom, educators, inclusion, school district, special education, SPED, teachersLeave a Comment

I wish more people knew what inclusion is and the benefits of integrating special needs children in the mainstream classroom. When I share with others that our son attends the ONLY inclusive school in our district, they stare at me, having no idea what I mean. Information exists elsewhere on this topic, so I will…

make this school year exceptional (adoption/foster)

By: Tracy Dee Whitt August 11, 2013April 27, 2014

Uncategorizedattachment issues, diagnoses, ODD, PTSD, RAD, School, teachersLeave a Comment

This article originally appeared in Adoption Today magazine. Make This School Year Exceptional by Tracy Dee Whitt The kids have enjoyed swinging, swimming pools, sidewalk chalk, and scrumptious mud pies, but now it’s time to think about school. Some kids are excited about the new year and some are wary and worried. My daughter, Payton,…