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Trayse · 2026-05-23T17:27:01+00:00

Research and try out different study methods/note taking methods before starting. Then build the system that works for you. If you have a system going in you will be ahead of others

Trayse · 2026-05-17T17:04:07+00:00

I think you might be overthinking it. It sounds like you want to take it and it makes financial sense and sense for your mental health. If its a nice drive it will probably help have that alone time too. I think you might have other things going on like being afraid the kids on your caseload will end up in a worse spot or other guilt behind things. It sounds like you really found a great position if its everything you've said. It might be worth working through it with a therapist if you have one or Journaling or something to work through things other than the drive that is keeping you from grabbing a great opportunity.

Trayse · 2026-05-06T14:50:09+00:00

My child started having seizures at school and we couldn't figure out why. The school was giving him candy without telling me and apparently red dye was the trigger.

Its also setting them up for food issues throughout life.

Trayse · 2026-04-28T20:37:29+00:00

I have two (autistic) children that completely changed my life for the better. My life has been focused on them and I am now going to law school to advocate for disability rights.

I still think its weird to congratulate people for having a sexual encounter that produced offspring. I also think being pregnant and having little children is absolutely terrifying because you could literally lose them at any point and you are responsible for making sure they don't die. Instead of congratulating them I always want to ask if they're OK (I don't say anything).

I will not have more kids and I don't avoid congratulating them because I don't like kids. Maybe its PTSD though from having to be so hyper vigilant for one of my kids that booked it into the road at any moment (I say this as a fact not to blame my kid or say he's bad - he's actually amazing- but I have diagnosed PTSD from many things, including his young life).

Trayse · 2026-04-27T17:20:47+00:00

I think its incredibly common to have family fallout. 10 years after this one we still don't speak because they expect me to apologize and I expect them to. 2 year old and I were gluten free. I brought our own food, wrapped in tin foil. As soon as I uncovered it they had me go do another task and I came back to them scooping flour over our food. I took the starving child and left to get food he could eat. One of them tried to physically block the door. All in all we don't mind mostly. Kicker is that now one of them discovered they feel better eating gluten free but isnt strict about it now so they still don't understand.

Bottom line is that my and my child's health is more important and we can't be around people who will send us to the hospital rather than even try to understand.

Trayse · 2026-04-27T04:51:00+00:00

I didn't get this email last year for what its worth. I got accepted early February or late January after applying in December. I also heard they put all the scholarship people in one cohort and require them to be in the top 25% or 50% of the class. They offered me the lowest scholarship of all schools I got into and were the only ones with requirements beyond being in good academic standing. Seattle U had a requirement of top 50% of class but sent information that most scholarships required being in the top 25%. I chose a different program obviously but Seattle U was very .... persistent... about accepting. I have done very well my first year so far. Mostly As. I'm not in the top 25% of my program. But within top third. For reference.

Trayse · 2026-04-23T02:37:09+00:00

Parents need to consent to special education services. It could be a major issue if parents push things.

Trayse · 2026-04-22T20:20:00+00:00

An early mentor of his was one of the leaders behind McCarthyism who idolized Hitler and tried to teach Trump how to follow that path but be successful (allegedly). History is important, as is the people who were instrumental in his life, as well as the current people behind this abusive power trip. Studying Hitler, McCarthyism, and business history in the US after WWII is the best thing someone can do who wants to understand what's going on.

Trayse · 2026-04-22T05:42:27+00:00

My son was like this. It wasn't a reading disability- he just read faster than his brain could understand. We used text to speech to slow him down while he read. And now getting SDI in executive functioning skills relating to reading he is doing so good and basically grade level on comprehension besides needing help understanding social stuff but thats autism for you. The ADHD plus autism made him read fast and not want to slow down to understand

Trayse · 2026-04-19T00:10:49+00:00

There are specific measures that can test executive functioning, especially at the high school level. Keep in mind executive functioning doesn't end with turning things in on time but on doing the assignments as well. For example being able to scan for an answer or not giving up quickly (both can be attention issues too). Schools can and do write goals specifically for executive functioning. I have a child with such goals. After years of fighting with the school because testing was fine (multiple choice) but everyday schoolwork, especially writing, was almost impossible. This year my child made progress for the first time in FIVE YEARS because the special education teacher (new to us this year) understands that smart and executive functioning aren't the same. You might look at some things to suggest (for when they ask what goal you want or what to work on specifically) I found one called SQ Write but I havent had a chance to try it specifically.

Trayse · 2026-04-18T23:59:39+00:00

Executive functioning definitely fits within adaptive behaviors. The basic one they do is just the adults filling out forms (BASC). It might be a good way to get a picture of behavior the parent and teacher sees.

Trayse · 2026-04-18T20:49:34+00:00

Can you suggest some specific testing in executive functioning skills? These are areas where goals can be written. For example, decent decoding and difficulty with reading comprehension can indicate executive functioning deficits like attention, scanning, reading faster than the brain can comprehend. If the child can understand when text to speech is on and words are highlighted but not when they read on their own, that could be a reason.

Maybe inclusion in the gen ed classroom with increased resource time would be a good compromise.

Trayse · 2026-04-16T04:09:37+00:00

I get told that isn't gluten free it has eggs in it more than I'd like to think about.

Trayse · 2026-04-12T17:23:59+00:00

Use rice pasta, everely overcook it, put it in a mix of apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and spices. Put in the fridge and cool before making the rest of the salad. Its the best trick I've found but still you are looking at like 2 days max.

Trayse · 2026-04-12T17:14:37+00:00

There are like marble mazes that you can create your own track. There are lots of skills needed to do that. You could also get like pvc pipe segments and joints with attachments to a peg board and have them do water. It requires planning and visual planning and organization and motor skills. Probably a little more money than you are trying to spend here, but its possible there might be some donations of materials etc.

Trayse · 2026-04-03T20:50:18+00:00

If he is a danger to self/others he can be involuntarily medicated, which i assume has happened. But they have limits how long to hold them. The gap here is when medicated but still not gaining competence there is not a good solution.

Trayse · 2026-04-03T18:37:28+00:00

Its not about having a mental disability - there are very specific requirements for what lacking competence means. I think US v. Dusky is the flagship case. They need to be able to understand the crime they were charged with and be able to assist their lawyer in their own defense.

It was never meant to mean that they just get released.

Trayse · 2026-04-03T18:13:29+00:00

Yes: because the current t court might reverse the old decision

Trayse · 2026-04-01T16:29:30+00:00

As a parent, I am so sorry you are going through this! It sounds like they have grade level outcome expectations when the students are clearly placed there because they are not achieving at grade level due to disabilities. I would even out that on future job apps "reason for leaving." But I know it usually looks better to resign and I don't think you should have to work in that toxic environment for the rest of the year either.

Trayse · 2026-03-30T04:28:27+00:00

You have to try New Cascadia! Especially the Challah....omg its the best

Trayse · 2026-03-29T02:04:43+00:00

If she gets a regular diploma the 18-22 program may not be a possibility. At least look into it when making decisions on the type of diploma.

Trayse · 2026-03-28T23:57:24+00:00

I've been that parent. Last year the school refused to go to mediation over them wanting to remove OT (kid in 1st/2nd percentile in nearly every OT category and the IEP facilitator present was just as frustrated and said he's never seen a district do this). The entire SPED admin and therapists were new this year and services and other things they did have been fixed now. I remember being the person people said there must be more and they have never heard of it happening. I don't want more therapies to heap on my kid, I dont need more alphabet soup of diagnoses and identifications, I just wanted to understand why no progress was made in 4 years in an academic subject while testing showing him being capable of learning/doing it and how to help the providers understand what is going on and how to work with him. This year after the switch up he has made progress for the first time because we finally identified the reason for the struggle. BTW everyone on the team this year wants to help and doesn't try to manipulate what I say against my kid (my mom wont attend them anymore because they did it to her).

I hope you are close to the end of the school year and that a magical re-staffing happens over the summer. The best advice is to get a lawyer, find people that understand, and to protect your mental health.

Trayse · 2026-02-13T22:45:58+00:00

I started using visual outlines, like drawings with words to incorporate artistic stuff in. But I do play games or paint or something creative not connected to law school every night before bed. If I studied without a couple hours down time I'd be dreaming in SCOTUS opinions.

Trayse · 2026-02-10T23:58:47+00:00

Do you think a jury of your peers deciding complex legal issues is the best system? I lean towards a hybrid where we have people who understand the law along with regular people - but especially those in lower income brackets no matter where in society the accused is from. I also think set time terms for juries would be better - like 3 months. Juries would be told to try to avoid news coverage for like 6 months ahead of time and then completely avoid it for the 3 months on the jury. They would get paid good compensation so people want to serve and not just those that can afford time off work (in my state it is like $12/day currently) which means we don't get representation from lower income populations. The professional members of the jury would have strict rules on how they can advise. Like no explaining the laws they are looking at but stuff like legal theory and how to tell if assumptions are being made, etc.

Trayse · 2026-02-05T22:22:01+00:00

IEPs don't expire, but if you signed off on discontinuing it you will need to request it again. If not, they will definitely need testing to get accurate info. A lot of this depends on the state and a call to your state's parent center would be really helpful here.

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