by Sarah C. Wayland, Ph.D. | Feb 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
by Betty Adkins, MS “We do not learn by experience, we learn by reflecting on experience.” — John Dewey I remember well the first time I had a student have a complete meltdown while out in the community. I was teaching young children with autism and intellectual...
by Sarah C. Wayland, Ph.D. | Aug 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
by Betty Adkins, M.S. “The beginning is the most important part of the work.” ― Plato The beginning of the school year is just around the corner, and for many of us, this new beginning brings excitement coupled with anxiety. As a retired teacher, I can...
by Sarah C. Wayland, Ph.D. | May 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
Do you have a kid who curses when they get upset? I’ve known some really sweet kids who, when they are upset, say unbelievable things — using words that their parents are pretty sure they have never used themselves. If you’ve got a kid like this, it can be...
by Sarah C. Wayland, Ph.D. | Nov 23, 2021 | Parenting, Special Needs Care Navigation, teens, young adults
The moment your child graduates from high school is as important and overwhelming as the moment they started kindergarten. And for people with (and without!) disabilities, the world of adult services and options is simultaneously exhilarating, terrifying, and...
by Sarah C. Wayland, Ph.D. | Aug 8, 2019 | Parenting, teens, young adults
You know how sometimes you feel like the universe is trying to send you a message? I’ve been getting that feeling over the last few months. With my own children navigating the treacherous transition to adulthood I have been reflecting on my role in their journey, and...