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A Letter To The Staff at My Daughter’s School

Ariane Zurcher emmashopebook.com All examples are misunderstandings or things that have been said and done to Emma by someone within a school setting. My daughter, Emma will be at your school this year. A few days ago, Emma told me she was “scared to go to new school.” Emma loved her teachers and friends from […]

Autism & Back-to-School: What Do You Wish You Knew?

Does back-to-school make your stomach do backflips? Ours, too. So we asked some of TPGA’s contributors what they wish they’d known — as parents, or as students — about the back-to-school season. Here’s what they shared: Mir Kamin wouldashoulda.com I knew it was okay to press for what my kid needed, but it took me

Starting Third Grade

Judy Endow, MSW judyendow.com Too much new                   for back to school                                     is why I just                    don’t like it,                   though                                      each new thing                                               all by                    itself                                                           is entirely                                                                             acceptable. New shiny shoes                   I do so love                                      new ribbons in                my hair                   a freshly pressed                                      brand new pink                  dress                                                  

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