A Special Education Adventure to Autonomy

• By: Cory Morrison Freelance Writer
• January 5th, 2026
• early intervention, educational assistants, executive function, independence, learning support, lifelong skills, self-advocacy, special education, Winter 2026 Issue
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I was that kid who couldn’t always focus well in class, and not mildly so, but in a way that interfered with my ability to blend in with society in a school setting. I would frequently miss instructions, not pick up on various learning cues and have difficulty processing many parts of concepts...