# @theconnectedparentsite on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DMIYRMCRn2C
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/61883999-theconnectedparentsite-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/7905580b11.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-07-15T13:57:59.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Julie Walters | The Connected Parent (@theconnectedparentsite) — https://gondola.cc/theconnectedparentsite

## Caption

Because the truth is ⤵️

Inclusion without the right support is just exposure.

And "being with their peers" means nothing if a child is constantly overwhelmed, misunderstood, or falling through the cracks.

Some kids thrive in inclusive classrooms.

Others need specialized settings, smaller environments, or a team that truly understands their unique needs.

Its not about giving up... 

It's about honoring what actually works for each child. 💛

Because if I've learned one thing throughout my 16 years as the mom to an autistic daughter with a disability, it's that there is no one-size-fits-all solution. 

And while we can collectively work towards a more inclusive society, I found that shifting our focus toward meeting my child's needs right NOW was the right choice for us. 

Tag a family who needs to hear this 🫶

#disabilitymom #disability #specialneeds #parentingrare #autism #autistic #autismmom #disabilityparent #raremom #medicalmom #neurodivergent #neurodiversityaffirming #pcdh19 #pcdh19epilepsy #raredisease #autismresources #disabilityresources #rarediseaseresources #IEP

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## Tags

autism, disability, rarediseaseresources, disabilityparent, raremom, neurodiversityaffirming, raredisease, autistic, autismmom, disabilitymom, disabilityresources, autismresources, iep, neurodivergent, pcdh19epilepsy, specialneeds, medicalmom, parentingrare, pcdh19

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