Keys to Autism: Self
One of the Keys to Autism / Disability is knowing and understanding the “Self.” Once a disabled individual has a grasp and clarity about their own strengths and weakness and...
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Halloween Fun Obstacle Course
Halloween Fun Halloween is slowly approaching, and the children are getting excited to engage in fun seasonal activities. As a physical educator, I’ve seen the aftermath of kids experiencing hyperactive...
Stuck in IEPLand
Feeling stuck is one of the most miserable feelings in the world. Stuck in a bad school, stuck in a toxic relationship or friendship, stuck at work, or stuck dealing...
Dealing with Emergencies
Emergencies can happen anytime, and being prepared is especially important for families of children with disabilities. Planning ahead helps reduce fear and confusion, ensuring everyone knows what to do before,...
College: A Choice for Everyone
We do many things related to postsecondary education for students with intellectual disability (ID) – we conduct research into best practices, provide technical assistance for program development and improvement, create...
Preparing for Elections and Voting: Meet Brooke
Brooke’s Story Voting for people serving in elected offices is important to my family. From the years my great-grandmother spent all day driving the elderly to voting places to the...
How to Support REAL Friendships with Your Child and Their Typical Classmates?
Click to Listen to Podcast] Dr. Elizabeth Biggs is leading the research focused on promoting friendship between elementary school students with and without disabilities. Today Dr. Elizabeth Biggs, assistant professor of...
School Clothes with Inclusive Design Features Parents should know about
Click to Listen to Podcast] Do you know what adaptive clothes are currently available and may help your loved one? Today, you can learn the A-Z’s of adaptive wear...
Family Travel Say Yes: Insider Secrets for Vacations with Special Needs Children!
Would you say taking a vacation with your child with special needs is relaxing? Or anything but?? Vacation means to rest or break from work, duties, and fun. You...
Let’s Talk Inclusion
What Is Inclusion? [ in-kloo-zhuhn ] Inclusion is the practice of educating all students together – students with disabilities and students without disabilities – side-by-side in the general education setting...
