Archive - A Great Leap

Flirting With Employment

An internship is giving my autistic son a taste of employment

May 30 •

What is a "Good" Outcome for Autism?

We need to redefine outcomes

May 13 •

April 2025

College Builds Independence

Sometimes, you have to let them jump into the deep end.

Apr 17 •

The Rising Rates of Autism

It's Better Diagnoses, Not Vaccines

Published on Laura McKenna's Apt. 11D • Apr 16

A Vacation From Special-Needs Parenting

Whew! This is a amazing.

Apr 14 •

Medicaid Saves Disabled People

Cuts in Medicaid Will Cause Unfathomable Suffering

Published on Laura McKenna's Apt. 11D • Apr 12

March 2025

When Should We Start Career Planning?

Mar 18 •

Bridge the Gap Between High School and Adulthood with Transition Programs

Increase Soft Skills and More On the Road Towards Independence

Mar 7 •

February 2025

Get the College Experience Without College Credits

Getting the social life without the hard classes

Feb 20 •

How To Get On Fast Path To Employment

Some Kids Want to Go Straight To Work

Feb 14 •

Will DOGE Come for the Disability Community?

Parents are terrified that school and state programs for disabled people will be cut

Published on Laura McKenna's Apt. 11D • Feb 13

January 2025

Not On My Bingo Card

My son is now a full time college student in a dorm.

Jan 24 •

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