Your Child Is Not a Zoo Animal: Fighting for Dignity in Special Education

Send us Fan MailI share our experience with the public school system when Jacob returned after a previous traumatic incident, revealing the challenges, frustrations, and occasional victories during this difficult period.• The school promised an "adulting program" for independent living skills but Jacob never got to participate• Jacob needed three-to-one support instead of one-to-one, which the school couldn't provide• We struggled with getting consistent communication about Jacob's daily activities and behaviors• School staff disregarded Jacob's dietary restrictions• Jacob's therapists worked on skills at home that the school claimed he couldn't perform• The special education director's accusations• We eventually had to move and shut down our business because Jacob required more support than we could balance with work• Regular public schools often lack the capacity to properly support children with severe autismIf you find these episodes helpful, please consider sharing this podcast and supporting it by clicking the "buy me a coffee" link to help keep it free for those who need it. You can reach me at [email protected] DeviceAngelSense GPS Monitoring Device Tracker For Kids, Teens, ElderlyView My Summer Supplies Shopping Cart!iHerb supplies some of the safest summer products for sunscreen, bug screen, and stress management!Therapressure Brush 6 Pack Latex FreeSpecial Supplies Sensory Brush for Occupational and Sensory Brushing 6 Pack Latex Free StimulateCalmMagnesium Citrate Nervous System SupportNOW Foods - Magnesium Citrate Nervous System Support 400 mg. - 240 Vegetable Capsule(s) NOW Foods MaOrganic Herbal Liquid Tinctures For You!Mountain Rose Herbs supplies carefully formulated tinctures that fit in with our busy lifestyle.Rhodiola AdaptogenicNervousSystemsupportThese are some of my favorite products - Organic with no fillers, no flow agents, and no synthetics.Select a Size TV Screen Impact ProtectorHeavy Duty. Extensively tested; will deflect any thrown remote control or a toy.Organic Matcha TeaI enjoy the calming and strengthening benefits of this tea.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1989825/supporters/newhttps://psa.buzzsprout.comGet Podcast Merch at the following link:   https://psapodcast.creator-spring.com/ https://www.facebook.com/people/Parenting-Severe-Autism-podcast/100083292374893/Email: [email protected]