When I started this blog three years ago, I was going through the Turning 5 process. And - not to scare you - it was probably the most stressful two years of my life. The first year, searching for an appropriate placement and the kindergarten year realizing it was a mistake and trying to get The Boy out.
I wanted to write about our experience but Turning 5 isn't something that can be covered in a blog post or two. So I thought I'd start a new series on the blog - Turning 5 Tuesday [#T5Tue]. I'll share tips, resources, information seminars and our personal experience. If you have a specific question, leave it in the comments section and I'll try to answer it.
If you have child with special needs who will enter kindergarten in the fall of 2014 - NOW is the time to start the process.
And where should you start? Well if you're in New York City - you should start with talking to a Special Education advisor and Special Needs Advocate. You probably have a lot of questions.
What
kind of elementary program will be right for my child? What are our rights
and options?
Educate
yourself! Come hear a free presentation with Sarah Birnbaum (Parent Advocate and Special Education Advisor, New York Special Needs Support) on how to:
- Learn about educational options, public and private
- Obtain the best evaluations and guidance
- Find an appropriate kindergarten program
- Understand your legal rights
- Get through the Turning 5 process and create an IEP
Date:
Wednesday, September 25
6:00-8:00pm
Location: Bankstreet College of
Education
610 West 112th Street, main floor auditorium
RSVP: nuberto@bankstreet.edu
Date: Wednesday, October
16
6:00-8:00pm
Location: The SMILE Center
171 Madison Avenue, 5th floor
RSVP: info@smileny.org
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AutismWonderland - written by Lisa Quinones-Fontanez - is a personal blog chronicling a NYC family's journey with autism, while also sharing local resources for children/families with special needs.