Janis provides outreach to other families through her work on various committees and projects, and she is an active advocate for special education students. Since then, we have been involved in committees and research studies, but mainly most of our time has been spent searching for appropriate programs, services and funding assistance on his behalf. We are proud of ourselves for what we have been able to achieve so far, and sharing our knowledge with others has been extremely important.
Support gives hope to people.
Hope can give the impetus to make meaningful things happen. His two sisters attend the same school. Our school team for Zachary consists of the principal, classroom teacher, special needs support, special education teacher, psychologist, occupational therapist resource teacher and special education advisor. Outside of school, we see a Speech- Language Pathologist and we have access to a behavioural consultant. We have been able to get and keep support services in school for Zachary by advocating strongly, and by having a smooth transition from the labyrinth of preschool services to the public school system.