COMMENTARY: What We Lost When We Lost Steve Sweeney
Laura Waters
December 1, 2021
I know I’m late to the party but I join others in mourning the loss of Steve Sweeney as President of the New Jersey State
Spare Me The Tulips: Fragile X Syndrome, A New Drug Trial, and A Few Reflections
Laura Waters
November 13, 2019
It’s hard work being a parent. In a family like mine that values intellectual pursuits, I think it’s that much harder when your child has
Special Education Parents, Know Your Rights! (Part 2)
Laura Waters
October 28, 2019
Last week I published a post called “Ten Lies That Parents Of Special Needs Kids Often Hear: Know Your Rights!” and suggested that we in
For Parents Advocating for a Child with Disabilities, Here’s the Golden Rule: If You Don’t Ask for It, You Won’t Get It!
Laura Waters
November 26, 2018
I have a new piece out in New Jersey Family Magazine on advocating for your child with special needs. It starts here: My husband and
“If You’re Not a White Boy, You’re Less Likely to Be Diagnosed with Autism”
Laura Waters
October 4, 2017
The National Autism Coordinator of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently submitted a report to Congress called “Young Adults and Transitioning Youth