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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 2001
Page
2
The Sherman family recalls Sammy and siblings amid debates over disability rights and IDEA on its 25th anniversary. Sammy, diagnosed with autism, faced isolation before ABA therapy and intensive home schooling, while parents press for federal funding and local support in Lawrence.
Lawrence families struggle with the cost and burden of autism supports while public schools expand services. Andy and Jennifer Sherrman moved to support their son Sammy, aided by ABA and school staff, amid shortages and low paraprofessional pay. Advocates urge a stronger parent voice and state funding to sustain programs. Staff writer Tim Carpenter can be reached at 832-7155.
A parent's account from the mid 1980s describes coordinating early grant projects to place special education students with nondisabled peers, highlighting a two-box theory of education. The narrative traces Ryan’s questions about disabled classmates and reflects on the need for inclusive curricula, shared responsibilities, and beliefs that all children deserve challenging learning experiences.
Tir Carpenter has covered public education in Lawrence since 1988 and Kansas University for a decade. A Kansas State graduate, he reports Lawrence Public Schools since 1999, with Journal-World photographers Mike Yoder Earl Richardson and Melissa Lacey and City Editor Mike Shields contributing to the long collaboration.
Lawrence Public Schools expand mental health services with three elementary therapeutic cluster sites at Quail Run and Cordley to concentrate resources and provide daily therapy. Similar services run at Bert Nash for older students. District serves 1,500 disabled students with psychologists therapists and specialists including behavior consultants.
Readers are urged to share thoughts on the special education series. Contact Tim Carpenter at 832-7155 or tcarpenter@jworld.com, or write to 60% N.H. Lawrence, Lawrence 66044.
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