By Donna CorneliusThere’s a kind of hush all over Sara McDonald’s world. And she’s determined to break it.Her 11-year-old son, Jay, has Asperger’s syndrome, a disorder that’s on the higher-functioning end of the autism spectrum. The Crestline mom said it’s important for parents like her to tell it like it is – to be honest about living every minute of every day with a … [Read more...]
Safe Haven: Spring Valley School Supporters Want to See It Grow
By Donna CorneliusParents who meet with Spring Valley School’s executive director may not know that the woman facing them once sat where they’re sitting – on the other side of the desk.Dr. Laura Fiveash is the mother of one Spring Valley student and of another child who wasn’t accepted there.The independent college-preparatory school for bright kids with learning … [Read more...]