Than You Think It Is If you aren't aware of the services the ARC offers, you might be in for a surprise. It has a wealth of educational resources. A look at an autistic child's first middle school dance. A grassroots parent advocacy organization that every parent should know about. When It's Time to Quit Sometimes situations are impossible to control.
Social situations are the the most unpredictable, and often the most difficult to deal with.
Time to send the kids back to school and to get those lines of communication set up with the school. If you suspect your child may need some help in school, find out what steps you need to take from the initial contact to the writing of the educational plan. It's an acquired skill and one you need if you have a child in special education or if you are a teacher. Sometimes the IEP doesn't give teachers a true picture of your child. Some great information and sites on APE for parents and professionals.