Tag: autismmom
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Advocate like a Mother, Chelsea
2023 came and went with several strong advocacy cases. Alongside other parents, I was able to address issues of eligibility, FULL accessibility, proper evaluations for children with Autism, deafness and ADHD. I also supported families as they advocated for proper school placements. I’m very proud of how the cases ended, with relationships in tact and…
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Just something I never seem to get to say at an IEP meeting
Dear Special Educator, I know it’s that time of year when you are counting down the days until summer. I can still remember that feeling, especially strong during my first few years as a teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing. I admire your dedication to my children and to the field of education.…
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Falling into the Change of a New Season
Taking a family vacation takes…courage! While vacationing in New Hampshire, I heard a political commercial say ”When you’re the parent of a child with special needs you have to be strong.” Since my children have very specific sensory needs, I had to learn how to help them learn how to avoid meltdowns. It’s hard to…
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Animals don’t Judge
Stop and think about that. Words from a humble, insightful docent at the St. Louis Aquarium. It’s a girls weekend for E2 and I. We went decadent and booked ourselves at the Union Station which has everything; light shows, fire shows, a koi pond, a Ferris wheel and yes an aquarium too. I was gonna…
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I’m always trying to do this
Well, it’s been 6 months now since we moved to St. Louis Missouri and life is starting to feel settled. The kids are in school, the husband works from home and I accepted a full time positive with an office outside of the home (Praise God). Every so often I will stop to wonder if…
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Love, Teaching and Loving the Special Children we Teach
Chelsea Hull (SPECIAL MOM & FORMER TEACHER) Have you ever had a teacher tell you, “I LOVE your child”? Or “I just LOVE your child, BUT…” Have you stopped and thought about that? Was it COLLOQUIAL? Do you think it’s appropriate for a teacher to tell a parent they LOVE their child? Probably not literally.…
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My Veteran and Gratitude in 2022
Is it really that time of year again? Time to pause and thank our service members who have placed themselves in harms way to protect our civil liberties and freedoms. I’ll wake up and thank my husband. I’ll call my dad and thank him. Veteran’s Day is so different than Memorial Day for us because…
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Autism Mom, Squared
By Chelsea Hull I find lots of things fascinating about my family’s journey, some of it IS difficult and overwhelming. However, I can laugh at the funny moments and smile during the precious times. When challenges arise that come along with raising a child who has a high IQ but limited impulse control, I love…
Chelsea Hull 