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When Schools Fail: Navigating Autism Education and Therapy
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Shannon shares the experience of returning her son to school after he was abused, revealing the challenges of finding appropriate accommodations and fighting the system at every turn.
• School couldn't handle her son's needs, requiring a reduced schedule to prevent overwhelm
• Battle over using a communication notebook that had always worked as a behavior management tool
• School failed to provide mandated therapy services due to transitions being too difficult
• Discovery of intensive therapy through Innovative Counseling that provided 40+ hours of effective support
• Advocating for IEP rights and finding alternative solutions when schools fail to meet obligations
• Recognizing that behaviors are communication and require understanding rather than judgment
• Setting age-appropriate expectations even with developmental disabilities
• Working toward creating Safer Lifestyles Respite Communities based on these experiences
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Chapters
1. When Schools Fail: Navigating Autism Education and Therapy (00:00:00)
2. Welcome and Respite Community Update (00:00:18)
3. Returning to School After Abuse (00:03:17)
4. Fighting for Appropriate Accommodations (00:07:20)
5. The Notebook Communication Battle (00:14:59)
6. Discovery of Innovative Therapy Options (00:20:10)
7. Fireworks and Age-Appropriate Expectations (00:24:54)
8. Behavior as Communication and Family Dynamics (00:29:39)
9. Finding Peace and Future Plans (00:33:21)
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