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by Leticia Chavez-Garcia

Early Childhood Special Education Teachers: The Burnout Crisis

One of our goals here at La Comadre is to ensure parents know their rights and how to fight forRead More…

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by Leticia Chavez-Garcia

How to Decide Treatment for our Children with ADD/ADHD

When your child is diagnosed with ADD/ADHD, many questions arise. Something you’ll need to research and make decisions about isRead More…

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by Somaya Sanchez

How In-Person Learning Can Positively Impact Students with Special Needs

As the parent of a student with Special Needs, I have a lot of mixed feelings about my son attendingRead More…

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by Rosa Ortega

Setting up an IEP; It’s Okay To Ask For Help

I want to thank La Comadre, for letting me share my story. I am a mom of two boys: SaulRead More…

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by Esmeralda Ruiz

My Son’s Kindergarten Teacher Guided Me in Getting My Son the Resources He Needed

Autism is such a complex word. I never thought it would be a part of my life. My first bornRead More…

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by Marisol Guerra

How I Fight For the Education I was Denied

I’m Marisol Guerra, a 36 year old Mexican American from the bay area. Growing up my family moved a lot,Read More…

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by Karen Cervantes Jimenez

To the Special Needs Mom: I Give You Permission To Be Weak

This is the confession of a special needs mom of three children on the spectrum who is speaking not forRead More…

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by La Comadre Connections

Some Resources for Children with “Hidden Disabilities”

Schools are meant to provide an educational foundation for students of all ages and backgrounds. This is the place whereRead More…

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by Leticia Chavez-Garcia

A Single Father’s Reflection on Recognition Exclusion

Friday was Lily’s last day in 2nd Grade. A great accomplishment. There was a time when we did not knowRead More…

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by Leticia Chavez-Garcia

Navigating the Special Education Process from Student Study Team Meetings to IEPs and 504 Plans

As a parent, it can be scary to have to face the daunting task of asking the school to evaluateRead More…

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