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...
Advice
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...
Life after School Ends
Life after School Ends tips to promote future employment How did it get so late so soon? It’s night before it’s afternoon. December before it’s June. My goodness, how the...
Ask “Sandwich” Questions
Partnering with your child’s school is essential, and this great tip from ParentCompanion.org will help the school personnel feel like they are part of your child’s team. What is a...
How to Improve Communication Using Strategies from Positive Behavior Support
Improving Communication Maddie has an 8-year-old daughter, Sara, diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and Intellectual Disability. Sara is generally a happy little girl, however sometimes she has trouble communicating and becomes...
Small Steps to Help Your Loved One Progress
Help your loved one progress As families, we are always looking for the ‘big win,’ but they are hard to come by. And to feel like we are making progress,...
How to Find a Special Education Advocate
Special Education Advocate The special education and IEP process can be stressful and confusing. Many parents turn to a special needs advocate to guide them as they seek services for...
Be Gym Ready at School
IS YOUR CHILD KINDERGARTEN GYM READY? Transitioning from preschool to elementary school can be overwhelming for both the child and the parents. Children who begin kindergarten with a solid foundation...