The timing of this post is perfect! We leave in two weeks for our first college visits. My 15-year-old daughter (who has an ASD diagnosis) attends a camp in Vermont specifically for kiddos with autism, so she is interested in looking at schools in that area -- so here we go! I'm enjoying digging into your other newsletter as well. Thank you for taking the time to share resources despite the many commitments tugging on your time. (I'm not sure how you are doing it all!)
Laura, all this is amazing! I'd say "unbelievable" except that it IS believable: I've seen some of the changes that have come over Ian this year: he's much more self-confident and I see flashes of wit and curiosity that I didn't see before. They may have been there all along but they're showing up much more now. Congratulations to Ian and to the family that never flinched from helping him find his way.
This choked me up this morning. I've been reading your blog since you were in the apartment and...just...hurrah. Hurrah for Ian and for this college option. Canadian Returnee, I'm not aware of any similar university in Canada (I work in higher ed) but York is known for this program: https://students.yorku.ca/accessibility/strengthening-transitions (I can't speak as anyone with lived experience though.)
You are amazing! Not only did you move mountains for your own son, but you have and are helping so many other families. ❤️
And, Maria, you are an inspiration! Thank you!
Wonderful. Just wonderful! I am so happy for Ian- and for you and your husband. I am certain the news for Ian will only get better!
Don’t we all benefit from people who know who we are and are interested in who we can be, not focused on who we are not.
The timing of this post is perfect! We leave in two weeks for our first college visits. My 15-year-old daughter (who has an ASD diagnosis) attends a camp in Vermont specifically for kiddos with autism, so she is interested in looking at schools in that area -- so here we go! I'm enjoying digging into your other newsletter as well. Thank you for taking the time to share resources despite the many commitments tugging on your time. (I'm not sure how you are doing it all!)
Laura, all this is amazing! I'd say "unbelievable" except that it IS believable: I've seen some of the changes that have come over Ian this year: he's much more self-confident and I see flashes of wit and curiosity that I didn't see before. They may have been there all along but they're showing up much more now. Congratulations to Ian and to the family that never flinched from helping him find his way.
This choked me up this morning. I've been reading your blog since you were in the apartment and...just...hurrah. Hurrah for Ian and for this college option. Canadian Returnee, I'm not aware of any similar university in Canada (I work in higher ed) but York is known for this program: https://students.yorku.ca/accessibility/strengthening-transitions (I can't speak as anyone with lived experience though.)
Any info about Canadian universities for this?
No. Sorry! But I should find out.
Thanks given the situation in Canada and the usa