
Launch Buddies Podcast
Imagine navigating a world you’re unable to see – sounds scary, doesn’t it? Tune in as we unravel the mysteries and challenges of Optic Nerve

Our story of the ONH dx
I found out I was pregnant on August 29, 2009. I was so nervous and so excited because all of my life all I ever

Individual educational plan – IEPs.
Updated: Dec 12, 2023 IEP meetings are usually held once a year. You can amend an IEP at anytime to address new concerns/conflicts, add or remove

ONH + Back to School 2023
I’ll be posting examples of letters and information sheets for our members to read as examples. A friendly reminder to Please NOT copy these personal

ONH + Frequent Headaches
Some days I wish that I were a neurologist. I never grew up thinking, “I can’t wait to go to medical school to become a

ONH + Covid-19
Updated: Aug 15, 2023 ONH and the impact of Covid19 April 2020 is when the Washington school officials shut down all public school districts in our

Why is ONH the correct medical terminology verse SOD? From MAGICs FB Page
Updated: Sep 4, 2023 “I See so much confusion between the terms ONH, SOD and De Morsier Syndrome so I wanted to post this from Children’s

How is ONH Diagnosed?
A common myth we hear far too often is that you must have an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of the brain in order to get

3 Key Doctors
Getting a medical diagnosis of any kind can come as quite of a shock to most. Getting a medical diagnosis as a parent to a

An ONH Journey
Optic Nerve Hypoplasia: A Journey, Advice, and Instructional Strategies If your child has been diagnosed with Optic Nerve Hypoplasia (ONH), you are not alone! According

The Reason I became a Board Certified Advocate in Special Education (BCASE through NASET)
Updated: Aug 3, 2023 I’ve been working in early childhood education since the year 2001. I was a junior in high school when I got my

The Beginning of a Journey
I have been struggling with how to start this blog. The last time I tried to start a website and blog, I was much earlier

Welcome Blog
Years ago I had seriously considered starting my own blog, I just had no idea how to do it or who would read it. I

ONH Awareness Day
Tomorrow, April 14th is the official day we celebrate those affected with ONH/SOD. Like most awareness days, we hope to educate, spread awareness about this

Parenting and Supporting a Child in Special Education
One of the toughest yet most rewarding jobs in life is being a parent. In the case where parents are parenting a child with special