Category: Life & Death
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Thoughts on ADHD and IEPs
Note from the Author: This letter was initially written to Jill, the mother of my son Ben, in response to his ADHD diagnosis and the preparation for our first IEP (Individualized Education Program) meeting. It reflects my concerns and objections regarding the diagnosis and the proposed educational accommodations. The original tone and urgency of the…
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My dad died
My dad died yesterday March 19th, 2024, my mom’s birthday. He was 70. He was my hero. It’s been a lifelong project trying to understand and emulate him. He never directly prescribed a way for me to be, never pushed anything on me. I never consciously intended to follow in his footsteps, but here I am—a…