Comments on: Nomad

By: Kim

Kim — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 19:29:02 +0000

Try Evanston, IL or Oak Park, IL. Great communities, great public transportation, and pretty good schools. We live in Evanston and one of our sons has PMG. You’re right, you have to advocate no matter where you are.

By: Nancy from Corte Madera

Nancy from Corte Madera — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 19:05:09 +0000

Snow! Oh goody, snow! (To be replaced in mid-February with “#$@!%* snow!)

I’m another proud graduate of Northwestern, and loved my time in Evanston and Rogers Park. Did I mention the time in ’78 when we were snowed in for 3 da… oh, um, let’s leave that story for now.

Best wishes in finding work you love and a home that is perfect. (Don’t get a place with a roof that’s too flat.)

By: Michelle K.

Michelle K. — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 18:51:15 +0000

I have to say as being a recent graduate in the communications field, you have to get creative with the resume. This is the first time in four years that I have been unemployed for more than a month’s span (mostly leaving jobs in order to finish my degree). It’s hard. I’m not going to even sugar coat it because the communications field is the MOST diverse, next to the medical field. Either way I know you’ll find something, but to be realistic my anticipated timeline is six months. Which makes everything in my mind say “PANIC!” But I know you and your family will do great. Change is in the air!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 14:20:17 +0000

This is probably a dumb question as I’m sure schools were the first place you looked, but have you looked at University of Chicago? They’re nearly always hiring for something, have several different sites around the city, and take excellent care of their staff.

If you go here: https://jobopportunities.uchicago.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp

Click on “search postings” on the left and then click “search” without filling out any fields, you’ll get a full listing of the school’s open positions. If you apply for anything in Alumni Relations, drop me a line and I’ll put in a good word for you, the HR folks there know me.

Good luck. My own parents were “nomad parents” for my brother, and it’s so much hard work but it’s worth it to see your kid shine.

By: thdoy2@aol.com

thdoy2@aol.com — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:17:33 +0000

Welcome to Chicago! My husband and me have raised our 3 kids here (in the ‘burbs) and just love it. Our ‘special’ kid is 10 and he has made many friends over the years thru the local Special Rec association and Special Olympics. Your family would never run out leisure activities like going to the Lakefront, museums, Taste of Chicago, etc!

By: Elena

Elena — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 21:28:40 +0000

Hi there! I just moved from the western suburbs of Chicago (Wheaton) to Wisconsin and I just wanted to let you know that my mom is a very popular Autism Consultant and Speech Path in the Chicagoland area. I’m not sure what you’re looking for specifically, I have a lot of knowledge when it comes to autism support systems, but I can’t say I know a lot about other communities. I’m not sure if I’ll be able to help you, but I’d be happy to try and answer any of your questions.

Rob, I’ve read your book and continue to follow your blog and, though I don’t know you personally (ok, now I feel like a creeper), it seems like a great city for your family. I just graduated from a 4-year university downtown and I loved every minute of living there!

By: Special Needs Swim Lessons

Special Needs Swim Lessons — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 14:02:06 +0000

Maryland is a great place to live for children with special needs. Plenty of resources available. However a friend of ours with a autistic son just moved to Chicago because of work and say it’s not bad either. So it looks like you are on to something. Best of luck!

By: J.A.

J.A. — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 05:20:54 +0000

Like Meredith says the Northern Suburbs special ed districts and NSSRA are fantastic, but not sure you and Julie are really North Suburban School district types of people. It’s expensive and kind of obnoxious (hey I live there and like it but want to be honest) My guess is for “fit” and “indpendence for Schuyler” options, Evanston would hit the nail on the head for you all. Evanston is diverse, hip and cool with Northwestern giving it that college town feel. It has easy access to the El (subway like), Metra (comfortable and super safe commuter rail), as well as busses. And it’s close to the city. Evanston schools are well, hit and miss. YOu’d have to really investigate if there is a good option for Schulyer.

By: Meg

Meg — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 02:14:53 +0000

“Never mind.” Oh, I hear this too often.

By: Emily

Emily — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 02:03:24 +0000

Good Luck with your move, I think its a very smart and realistic decision. I hope you are able to move soon so that she can start the school year off at her new school.