Summer Goals and Fun!
While summer represents a time for fun, it can also unearth challenges. Sometimes, togetherness is not always blissful, boredom can lead to destructive behaviors and a break from learning can...
Advice
How to Create a Calming Closet: How we did it!
Calming Closet We asked Mr. Alex (as he is often called) to provide us with suggestions and ideas on how to makeover a storage closet into a calming closet for...
Sensory Spaces for You, Me, and SPD
Sensory Spaces Life gets busy and crazy for us all. So, we all know that we need to make time to take care of ourselves and create that “me” time....
Using Research to Guide Decision Making
Research As family members of someone with a disability, we are often torn when trying to decide what’s best for our kids. Thanks to the internet, there are answers to...
Visual Supports: A Key to Maintaining One’s Day-to-Day Living
Visual supports in the home a key to maintaining one’s day to day living. When it comes to providing aid and assistance to someone, neurotypical humans use visuals more than...
The Wren’s Kevin Whalen’s New Solo Album
[Click to Listen to Podcast] Welcome to Parenting Special Needs Live Show Today Special Guest is Kevin Whalen from the WRENS. Ever feel like you had to put your dreams...
Sibling’s TRUE Feelings, Resentment, and More!
[Click to Listen to Podcast] In this video, I talk with siblings about their TRUE & REAL feelings about being a sibling to a brother or sister with special...
Real-life Tips to Find, Train, and Enjoy Having a Childcare Provider
[Click to Listen to Podcast] Today I’ve asked Robin Suzelis to join us. Robin is a mom with two beautiful boys on the autism spectrum. She’s the Director of the Autism...
Mandy Harvey deaf singer using her voice for disability inclusion
[Click to Listen to Podcast] Mandy lost her hearing but found her voice and is using it to change the world to advance disability inclusion and accessibility. Do you...
Who’s the Bus Driver? You’ll Want to Remember this Riddle?
Today, I want to share this riddle with you because I think it is perfect and maybe even a fun way to help you understand YOUR SIGNIFICANCE during IEP meetings...