A Review of Daisy Has Autism: In 2020, a Commitment to Students With Disabilities!
Daisy Has Autism by Aaron J. Wright should be mandatory reading for every school board member, school administrator, and teacher. It’s a book that will help parents of children with disabilities know they’re not alone. It’s an interesting story for anyone.
The book details the struggles of Arthur and Annie Russell, whose daughter has autism. The challenges they face getting her services in their local public school are overwhelming.
As I read this book, I repeatedly asked why? How could this happen? Our public schools are supposed to serve all children.
In 1975, P.L. 94-142 guaranteed a free appropriate public education to each child with a disability. This law had a dramatic, positive impact on millions of children with disabilities in every state and each local community across the country.
So, what happened?
The Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which CONTINUE READING: A Review of Daisy Has Autism: In 2020, a Commitment to Students With Disabilities!