A Former Parent Checks In

I got an update from the lady I call the #1 mom of my entire career about her brilliant son who has issues including high functioning autism and anxiety. He had a very rough 6th grade year (he actually got suspended and missed the tail end of 6th grade) and is entering the fourth quarter of 7th grade.

She wrote:

SR is really kicking butt this year! It must be a mixture of the 6th grade horror year being over, some maturity, and a medicine change. The 7th grade teachers have been wonderful with him - especially two of the male teachers. They recognized early that he was prone to meltdowns and worked with him to give him options when he felt them coming on. He’s been such a happy kid. He’s gotten pretty chunky but I’m hoping that will stretch out with a growth spurt. One more grading period to go!


I could not be happier to hear this - way to go, SR!