Sanford Autism Advocacy Group

Happy Monday Families 🎉 This week we encourage you to see the many possibilities in your child and in your parenting ✨️

Due to the structures and systems we must deal with, we are often guided to focus on our children's challenges. Instead, let's take some time to intentionally celebrate their strengths 📈

Your child's brain thinks differently, and that difference is beautiful and beneficial to the world 💙♾️

Reach out with any Autism or IEP questions...always cheering you on ~ The Sanford Autism Advocacy Group 📧 [email protected] or 📲 619.403.9097

Murrieta and Temecula Families: Check out these awesome social skills groups, starting soon...

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Empower Child Learning

Happy y'all 🥳 We had such a great time connecting with the community last year at the San Diego Regional Center (SDRC) Resource Fair.

We can't wait for this year's event, Saturday 9/26/26 at the San Diego Convention Center.

The SDRC Resource Fair brings together self-advocates, their families, community partners, and service providers to learn about and explore meaningful choices 💙♾️

🔗https://www.sdrc.org/2026sdrcrfivattendeeinformation

Remember to stop by our table and say hello 👋🏽

Are your child's IEP goals S.M.A.R.T 🤔??

Hey Everyone 👋🏽 This month we're discussing how to maximize a child's IEP through their present levels and goals.

The term S.M.A.R.T. refers to specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.

At minimum, IEP 🎯 goals should be measurable and time-bound. A goal should focus on specific behaviors, skills, etc. which will be measured across a number of trials, days, etc.

Here's an example: "Jacey will create a 3-paragraph written assignment related to ocean animals or other marine life themes, given graphic organizers and a model of a completed assignment with a clear introduction and conclusion, in 4 of 5 trials, as measured by teacher rubrics, rating scales, etc."

If you have concerns, discuss this with the IEP team. If needed, you can also meet to revise goals during the school year based on student progress 📉📊📈

If you need help developing S.M.A.R.T goals, just let us know. Always cheering you on 👏🏽 ~ The Sanford Autism Advocacy Group 📧 [email protected] or 📲 619.403.9097

Happy Tuesday 🎉 We're very excited to reintroduce you to one of our favorite community partners, Seth Schwartz, Special Education Attorney at Brightside Law Group ⚖️

If you're looking for a collaborative and fair special education attorney who knows his stuff...Seth is one of the top on our list 🙌🏽

He's back to supporting families after a brief hiatus. Feel free to contact with them: 📧 [email protected]

Remember to save ⬇️ or share ➡️ this post with someone else who needs it...💙♾️

Parenting a neurodivergent teen or adult? Here are tips for fostering independence...

https://path-now.com/building-independence-small-daily-skills-that-lead-to-big-life-changes/

Building Independence: Small Daily Skills That Lead to Big Life Changes - Path Now Independence is built one step at a time. For individuals with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), mastering everyday skills can create meaningful opportunities for greater confidence, self-sufficiency, and community participation. While learning these skills takes time, co...

This is what all kids need 💙💕🫂♾️

"A little help, a little hope, and someone who believes in them" ~ Magic Johnson

Happy 1st day of school for SDUSD and many charter schools 🏫 🎊 Happy days also to La Mesa/SVD who started last week!

We hope everyone has a safe and successful school year 💙 ♾️🙏🏽

Reach out for Autism or IEP help if needed: 📧 [email protected] or 📲 619.403.9097