10 Stories Found
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Results related to: Family / 6 to 13 years
Louie (13), Angelman syndrome, Davidson County
“We have services now but we pay for everything out of pocket. ”
Joshua (8), Other, Hamilton County
“I don’t want to burden Joshua, but at the same time I want him to know he is a part of his success story.
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Cassidy (13), Other, Shelby County
“It is easy to feel alone.”
Jessie (8), CHARGE Syndrome, Rutherford County
“In the community and their social circles, Angie feels that Jesse is generally accepted. They are well-supported through their church community and by other homeschooling families who take all three children to home school PE so Angie has a few hours free.
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Evan (13), Autism, Davidson County
“There is a huge need for teacher training in educating children with autism, and this training is needed both for special education teachers and especially for general education teachers. Also, the State of Tennessee must start helping serve the needs
of individuals on the autism spectrum. It is shameful how little our State does to help people on the spectrum to live as full participants in their own communities.”
Brian (11), Down syndrome, Davidson County
“If there won’t be an accurate score, then why should he take an IQ test? We didn’t want a number on the front of his Individualized Education Program (IEP) plan.* We want someone to flip the page and read all about him and not just assume what their expectations
should be based on that number.”
Thomas (13), Other, Shelby County
“Thomas does not fit into any of the IDEA categories, so he receives insufficient school services.”
Diego (9), Autism, Montgomery County
“There should be strict laws for the day care centers to protect my child from being turned down because he has a disability.”
Louie (9), Angelman syndrome, Davidson County
“My son needs physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. Therapy and childcare are expensive and time-consuming.
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Nicholas (6), Autism, Maury County
“I wouldn't trade my little boy for anything!”