S12: Back to School E4: Storytellers Special Education at a Glace a Mom's View

Listen to these beautiful stories about sending our kids off to school, school choices, and the thoughts we have as we worry about what will happen in the classroom. Thank you to all the lovely storytellers this week.

Jessica Garmon-Ingle is a wife, mom, and writer. She spends her free time traveling as much as possible. swimming with her family. Her blog, The Kid that could, is another passion to spread awareness and acceptance for her son. Find Jessica at (4) The Kid that could | Facebook and IG The Garmon-Ingle Family (@the.kidthatcould) • Instagram photos and videos

Claire Garley, raised in Scotland and now based in Texas, is the mother of two wonderful girls. She candidly shares their adventures in home education, autism, and chronic illness through her garleygirls social media spaces. She is a passionate advocate and proud to share how her family navigates life; learning, experiencing, and growing together. Join her as she discusses their adventures! Find the Garley family at (4) Garley Girls | Facebook and IG Claire | Advocate | Brit in TX (@garleygirls) • Instagram photos and videos

My name is Laura Simzyk. I am originally from Chicago, Illinois. I have been living in Arizona for over 35 years. I have been married to my husband, Mike for 28 years, and we have three beautiful kids, Aubrey, 23, Michael, 17, and Olivia, 13. Olivia's unique needs require me to be a stay-at-home Mom, and I'm also a therapist, teacher, and full-time advocate for her. You can find me on Facebook, and I'm currently in the process of starting a blog called " Olivia's Extraordinary Journey."

Cindy Decker is a mom of three amazing boys, ages 20, 18 and 10. She is a full-time executive and loving wife. Her youngest son, Liam is on the autism spectrum and has ADHD. He continues to grow and learn every day. She shares her journey through Autism on(6) autismwithyourshirtoff - Search Results | Facebook and Cindy (@autismwithyourshirtoff) • Instagram photos and videos . Cindy and her family live in Dripping Springs, TX

I am Erin Cranston. I have been teaching preschoolers with autism for 20 years now. At the age of 45 I am also working towards becoming a BCBA. I have two beautiful girls. Courtney who will be 9 in September. She has autism and uses a talker to communicate. She wears pink headphones 24/7, can be aggressive, and is full of energy. Alyssa is 6 1/2. She has life threatening food allergies, anxiety and sensory processing disorder. Life is non stop and every day is an adventure. Find Erin at (6) autism parent: a little wild - Search Results | Facebook and IG Erin Kate Cranston (@autismmomalittlewild) • Instagram photos and videos