Sanford Autism Advocacy Group

08/27/2025

Happy Wednesday 👋🏽 This is our last post of the month regarding how to maximize a child's IEP through their present levels and goals. We hope the discussion has been helpful.

One final thing to remember here is the need to monitor progress 📊 As often as general education parents receive progress reports/report cards.. that's how often you should receive progress reports regarding your child's IEP goals.

Each IEP outlines how often 📆 you should receive these progress reports. It might state 3 times/year, quarterly, each semester, etc.

If at any time during the year a child is not making measurable, meaningful progress...or they have met several goals...it might be time for an IEP meeting 📃🏫 At the meeting you can adjust goals up or down or create new ones.

Again, hope this was helpful! Always cheering you on 👏🏽 ~ The Sanford Autism Advocacy Group, info@sdautismhelp.com, www.sdautismhelp.com

08/25/2025

It's Monday y'all 🙃🥳 This week, remember to run YOUR race 🏃‍♂️🏃🏾‍♀️ and try not to focus/compare yourself to others.

"Trust the timing of your life". You are right where you are supposed to be in this season ✨️

Always cheering you on 👏🏽
~ The Sanford Autism Advocacy Group, 619.403.9097, info@sdautismhelp.com

08/20/2025

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

We've already discussed S.M.A.R.T. goals... goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.

One way to make sure a student’s goals are "SMART" is to ensure that baseline data is added in each goal. That way it's easier to measure progress and determine if the goal is achievable in a year.

For example, if the goal is for Hazel to complete two digit math problems with 80% accuracy...what's the baseline? As of today, is she at 10% or 50% accuracy? This makes a big difference and helps in determining the supports needed, etc.

If you need help developing adjusting or writing student IEP goals, just let us know. Always cheering you on 👏🏽 ~ The Sanford Autism Advocacy Group, info@sdautismhelp.com, www.sdautismhelp.com

08/19/2025

Looking for social groups in the Murrieta/Temecula area? Check out Empower Child Learning, https://www.empowerchildlearning.com/

https://calendly.com/empower-child-learning/meet-with-jessica?month=2025-08

08/18/2025

Mark your calendars...
Autism Society San Diego

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZVfFElg2KUc_wHZ89h_yEUZLcf7XIjUuhHh2oaqBGLgDojQ/viewform

08/17/2025

Music lessons for San Diego kids 🎵🎼...high quality instructors...very reasonably priced 👍🏽

For more information, check out City Heights Music School or cityheightsmusicschool.org

08/15/2025

Here's our weekly recap FB fam...

• Some of our kids started school this week...bittersweet 🥳😢💙
• We supported families at their IEP meeting so their voices were heard 🏫
• We prepped for new families coming onboard 🥳
• One of our team members is recovering from a procedure, sending our thoughts and prayers 🙏🏽

How was your week? Let us know in the comments...
~ The Sanford Autism Advocacy Group, www.sdautismhelp.com, info@sdautismhelp.com

08/14/2025

Get empowered families 👊🏽 Join us at one of our online conferences. Regional Center families may be able to attend at no cost 🥳

• Crystal Clear IEP Conference
• Thriving Autism Families Conference
• Navigating Pathways to Adulthood
• Beginning Pathways to Disability Inclusion

If you are parenting a neurodivergent child or a child with disabilities, we get you because we ARE you 💙🙌🏽♾️ We are parents and professionals, sharing our expertise with you.

Register today for one or all of our conferences 💻 https://www.sdautismhelp.com/upcoming-events-san-diego.html

Sanford Autism Advocacy Group, upcoming events and conferences. Crystal Clear IEP Conference. Thriving Autism Families conference. Navigating Pathways to Adulthood conference. Beginning Pathways to Disability Inclusion conference. San Diego Autism confere

08/13/2025

Are your child's/client's/student’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.

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, info@sdautismhelp.com, www.sdautismhelp.com

08/12/2025

Here's a great connection opportunity...

AANE offers a wide variety of multi-session and single session support groups, offering Neurodivergent individuals and their families a community and a safe space to connect. Group listing and registration at: https://tinyurl.com/aane-support-groups

08/11/2025

Happy first day of school to SDUSD, Del Mar, Grossmont Union, Fallbrook Union, and other charter school families in San Diego! Are you crying 😢 or celebrating parents 🥳

There's so many feels as our kids return to school over the next few weeks...and all of those feelings are 👍🏽 ok

We're here for you if you need anything at all 💗 ♾️🙌🏽
~ The Sanford Autism Advocacy Group, 619.403.9097