Hey, Victoria! Small world. I have the same former career as you (in WA
state). Well, I didn't get as far as Director but I have 10 years of victim
advocacy experience in the courts and as a police officer.

I also have a 2.5 year old severely speech delayed son. We don't know exactly
what is going on yet but some suspect oral-motor dyspraxia or CAPD. *sigh*
He is a doll, though. Babbles constantly unless in speech therapy or OT!

Nice to meet you.

Pam

mom to Noah (6.10 yr), Olivia (5) and Ian (2.5)
> My name is Victoria Maxwell and my husband Paul and I live in
> Southern California with our 4 daughters Tylor(11), Alexa(6), Zoe
> (3.5-apraxia) and Ainsley (2).
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> I am a former victim advocate and non-profit agency director working
> in the field of domestic violence and child abuse.
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> My daughter Zoe is "speech delayed"/possibly apraxic and being seen
> through the public school system. This is all very new to me and I
> am still wading through the beuracracy in effort to get her all the
> services she needs. (So if there is anyone out there who can hold my
> hand and help me through this I'd be very appreciative!!)
>
> I look forward to getting to know you all!
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