How Can Parents Prepare for an IEP Meeting? (Part 2)
Part 2: We’re talking about actually attending an IEP meeting; what types of questions to ask at the IEP meeting, and should you bring (or NOT bring) cookies to the IEP...
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How Can Parents Prepare for an IEP Meeting? (Part 1)
Episode 1 What does being prepared mean or look like? [Listen to Podcast] If your child is part of the special education system, you know that at some point during the...
Setting and Achieving High Expectations
Setting and Achieving High Expectations Marta and Sophie are both young adults with similar abilities. When dining out with their families, however, this is what occurs: Upon entering the restaurant,...
Enriching Your Child’s Sensory Environment Within Their Typical Routine
When addressing the sensory needs of your child it is important to be under the guide of professionals with a strong working knowledge of Sensory Processing, Sensory Pressing Disorder, and...
Where Do I Go for Evaluations
Evaluations Your child has just been given a medical diagnosis of a disability…OR… you suspect your child has a disability but are not sure. Now what? Many of us parents...
Ditch The Chemicals Start The Year Off Healthy
Many people have no idea what ingredients exist in their foods. Have you read the labels? Do you shop at “regular” grocery stores where chemicals and additives abound? Why not...
Ring in a New Life-Transforming Program for the New Year: 30 Days to Finding You
30 Days to Finding You If you are looking to take your life to new levels and experience your most fulfilling path this coming year, I have put together a...
Gift Ideas for Those on Special Diets
Special Diets Hours and hours are spent at the store (or online) to find your loved ones or co-workers the perfect gifts. Some people run out on Black Friday, while...
Tip from a Speech Therapist: Social Thinking Skills for Children with Special Needs
The holiday season is often challenging for most of us. For our family members with special needs, it is even more stressful. We need to employ all of our “social...
Discovering the Science of Happiness: What Truly Makes You Happy?
Happiness, as defined by Merriam-Webster, is a state of well-being and contentment. Ask one person what happiness means, and you will get a unique answer as each person defines the...
