Real Moms Share: Why Lola Won’t Be Going to School This Year
Today is the first day of school for kids going to school at the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ISBVI). Normally, Lola would be waking up at...
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Strategies for Great IEP Meetings
I have attended countless IEP meetings and worn various hats: mother, friend, advocate, and professional. The most difficult were, without a doubt, those IEP meetings for my (now 20-year-old) daughter....
Tips from a Tutor About Reading
Reading When we think about educating our children, special needs children included, there is no more important skill than being able to read. Reading helps us understand the world around...
If my Suzannah could speak, this is what she would say…
As a parent, you want to teach your kids to grow up to be strong, smart, independent adults. You want them to have a voice in life. To make good...
Relationship Rescue: Helping Your Child Learn Different Tasks
Dear Robin: Question: I get very frustrated sometimes when trying to help my child learn different tasks. It gets to the point that I just want to simply do it...
18 New Disability Emoji to Celebrate, Use and Share
In a world where cell phones are becoming more of a necessity and texting is the preferred way to communicate, it only makes sense that the use of emojis are...
Help Your Child Develop Self-Discipline For Life Success
Help Your Child Develop Self-Discipline For Life Success Whether adults assume the role or not, they are fundamental guideposts that help pave the way for children to succeed in life....
Inclusion: Why It Matters?
Inclusion: Why It Matters? Many people, in recent years, have asked me about my daughter’s education. “Why inclusion?” they ask. “Don’t you believe that Emily will be better off with...
How Can My Child Be Independent?
How Can My Child Be Independent? Independent / independence …. Not influenced or controlled by others in matters of opinion, conduct, etc.; thinking or acting for oneself. We usually associate...
A Parent’s Roadmap to Improving Challenging Behavior With Positive Behavior Support
Positive behavior support transformed the life of our son, Richie, and our family as a whole. This article will share our experiences as we developed a better understanding of Richie’s...
