A Message From the Director – Winter 2023
As we turn the page on another year, I am honored to share some highlights from the heart of our […]
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Becoming Parents Was Unexpected
Tony and his husband William unexpectedly took on the care of his great-nephew Nathaniel (Nate). Nate experienced significant trauma, drug exposure and abuse in his life, and after being abandoned by his mother, Tony and William willingly stepped in to help.
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Serious Mental Illness (SMI)
A Serious Mental Illness (SMI) designation can provide an adult with services and support to help improve their quality of life and their ability to live independently.
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Staff Spotlight: Brittany Miller
When Brooke was transitioning from the Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) to developmental preschool, Brittany attended an IEP workshop hosted by RSK. The knowledge Brittany gained inspired her to join Raising Special Kids as a parent leader, talking to parents of other children with similar diagnoses and presenting her story to medical students and staff.
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Navigating Behavior Challenges at School
Throughout Conor’s school years, his behavior frequently interfered with his ability to successfully participate in class and caused much frustration – and sometimes pain – for his teachers, instructional assistants, school administrators and of course his parents.
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Staff Spotlight: Ally Martinez
Amellaly (Ally) Martinez knows firsthand the value of connecting with other parents whose children have similar diagnoses. Her two youngest sons received autism diagnoses and she suspects autism in her older son. Ally said she felt lost and alone.
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A Message From the Director – Fall 2023
I hope you are all enjoying the cooler temperatures that September and October bring to Arizona across the state. And
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What You Need To Know About School Discipline
Parents might think their children won’t be disciplined, suspended or expelled if they receive services through an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or a 504 plan, but they can. While students with IEPs or 504 plans can receive discipline for violating school policies, additional protection is available to these students.
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A Message From the Director – Summer 2023
For families of young children with disabilities, the transition into school for the first time can be wrought with stress and emotion. Our main article in this issue of Connecting discusses the nuts and bolts of the transition to preschool process.
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Prepping for Preschool
“Like many parents, Teresa Banas felt nervous when it was time to send her children to preschool. Her son didn’t speak as much as his twin sister, and she was concerned about developmental delays.
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