How I Got My Picky Eater to Try Different Foods
Picky Eater “You’re going to get back what you’re dishing out!” said my mother as I sat stubbornly at the dinner table refusing to eat what was on my plate....
Practical Tips
Millicent Nicole Huser Shares With Us…
Millicent Nicole Huser College is a goal for many, so it is “on the radar” early on in their lives. They prepare for it by taking certain classes, joining certain...
Tips for Inclusion and Friendship
Inclusion and Friendship Timothy Rohrer is a young adult with autism who is a passionate advocate of disability inclusion. He is the author of a teaching guide called “How to...
Advocate more Effectively by Understanding the Public School Hierarchy
Public School Hierarchy We created the chart above to help parents and caregivers understand the leadership roles in the public school hierarchy. It is essential to know who to engage...
How Your Child’s Current Interests Can Help Them After High School Ends
Identifying Interests Observing your child’s natural interests during summer is an excellent way to identify potential career paths or fulfilling hobbies. Pay attention to what they enjoy doing the most,...
Making House Guests Enjoyable: Tips for Families with Special Needs Children
One of the many things that can cause stress for families with special needs children is the isolation they may experience from friends and family. Families may avoid gatherings or...
Health and Wellness Tips: Tips for Digestion, Sleep, and Swallowing Pills
We take for granted some things in life that just happen, such as chewing your food, going to sleep, and even swallowing pills. However, did you know that there are...
Family Chat: Feeling Alone? GAP Can Help!
Have you ever experienced that overwhelming feeling that hits you in the gut or throat? That Oh NO… we’re going to have to do this by ourselves. Well, Nancy Rosenberg...
Friends of Brian: Achieving Quality of Life Through GAP
Group Action Planning We aren’t nearly done! This inescapable fact confronted me as we approached the last of three Person-Centered Planning (PCP) meetings for my son, Brian, who was 16...
Special Needs Parents: Stop Being so Hard on Yourself
[Click to Listen to Podcast] I learned a great life lesson the other day, and I wanted to pass it along to all of you. I was watching Oprah (not...
