Meet: Indigo Abell
Program: Master of Education in Behavior Analysis Expected Graduation Date: December 2022 Background: I am 27 years old, a wife and a mom to three beautiful daughters. I am originally...
PSN Team
College: A Choice for Everyone
We do many things related to postsecondary education for students with intellectual disability (ID) – we conduct research into best practices, provide technical assistance for program development and improvement, create...
Mommy’s Timeout: Treinen Farm Maze
Take a Time Out Use visualization meditation to relax. Imagine yourself exploring inside of the Treinen Farm Maze. Take a couple of deep breaths and begin to let go...
Meet: Thomas Wilson
College: Syracuse University/InclusiveU QUESTIONS: 1. Tell us your biggest struggle at the beginning of attending college. It was hard learning the new assignments and learning how to talk to...
Dealing with Emergencies
Emergencies can happen anytime, and being prepared is especially important for families of children with disabilities. Planning ahead helps reduce fear and confusion, ensuring everyone knows what to do before,...
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...
Meet: Maggie Scherder
College: Succeed Program, University of Missouri-St. Louis QUESTIONS: 1. Tell us your biggest struggle at the beginning of attending college. Making my own decisions and being away from my family....
Keys to Autism: Self
One of the Keys to Autism / Disability is knowing and understanding the “Self.” Once a disabled individual has a grasp and clarity about their own strengths and weakness and...
Halloween Fun Obstacle Course
Halloween Fun Halloween is slowly approaching, and the children are getting excited to engage in fun seasonal activities. As a physical educator, I’ve seen the aftermath of kids experiencing hyperactive...
Parenting Plans Before the School Bell Rings
As with any time for reflection, back-to-school is a great time to review your goals for the upcoming months, including your parenting plan. Before the first bell rings, you should...
