We mostly use it for networking with other families--both local and further afield--for e-mails, phone calls and get-togethers. We now have some really good friends who are DYSers. It's lovely to have friends the kids feel so at home with even in their differences, and it's been thrilling to know other parents with whom we can talk completely openly about our kids.
If we were in traditional school situations with DS8, we'd use DYS for advocacy help, too. As it is, given that we're homeschooling, we have it as insurance for if/when DS8 goes back to a public or (more likely) a private school.
But I think that just knowing we're not alone is priceless!
P.S. Congratulations!
