High School here we come!

Here we are another start of the school year.  It never ceases to amaze me how many things there are to do for a child with a medical condition for school. This year I had started with being the Parent Engagement liaison at our High School, a registration time for students that had special education services.  Only a few parents took advantage but it was very well received.  Even doing this there were so many things that clearly are not applicable to my kid and why not?  Why can't I get the information ahead of time so I can turn it in like everyone else?  Why don't we know what section of Biology is for girls only?  The list goes on and on.  I know that being the advocate that I am, this will change.  But this takes time, lots of it and patience.  I continue to strive for more understanding, knowledge and treating our kids the same as the other students.  I know they have challenges, issues but don't we all!
As we start the year for Meghan, her sister is now in the building as a freshman.  It is so refreshing to have them in the same school.  I know for Meghan she loves seeing her sister even if she doesn't show it. In fact, I think it was the second day at school she told me the best part of her day was seeing her sister! It will be interesting to see if Lindsay likes seeing her sister? That is something still up for debate.  Coming up very soon is Homecoming dance.  Ofcourse Meghan is going maybe with a caregiver this year but she's going even if just for 1 hour.  Her sister on the other hand is worried about being asked by a  guy? Who she is going to go with ? Etc Etc.  I think sometimes our kids with special needs have a better attitude.  They don't worry about all the social pressures and just enjoy the moment.

So this is going to be a year of transition, change and adolescent at its peak.