Productive Ways to Address Non-Preferred Behavior
Productive Ways to Address Non-preferred Behavior The school year is in full swing and fall weather is in the air. This can be a wonderful time for families who enjoy...
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Managing Holiday Stress for You and Your Family
Managing Holiday Stress It’s time to ring in another holiday season. For many families that means an increased sense of family demands and responsibilities, which typically involves sending out cards,...
One Way Learning STOPS and Students LOSE
One Way Learning STOPS and Students LOSE I love the quote from Maya Angelou… When you know better… you do better! I wanted to share with you what a teacher...
Sometimes you just gotta laugh … and look at the positives!!
Sometimes you just gotta laugh … and look at the positives!! Erma Bombeck who was known as the patron saint of motherhood comedy said, “If you can laugh at it,...
Should My Child Attend the IEP Meeting?
Should My Child Attend the IEP Meeting Many parents attend their child’s IEP meeting and advocate for their child. But, when should your child attend the meeting? Now that the...
Relationship Rescue: Summer’s Here: Make Lasting Memories
Question: Summer’s here… now what do we do as a family to create memories and have fun? Advice: The question asked by many parents as the school year is winding...
Super Dadvocates: Super Dads Making a Difference
Super Dads Making A Difference Stephen E. Beck, Jr. It is said that some of the best solutions originate and come from the people; real people with great ideas. Stephen...
What Are Pre-Employment Skills and How Does My Child Get Them?
The pre-employment skills are the basic building blocks of being a solid employee. They are the foundation or corner stone of job readiness. Without a solid foundation, the building of...
Debbie Phelps Shares Some of Her Life Lessons
Debbie Phelps Shares with Us I recently heard Debbie Phelps speak; she was sharing “her story” with other women. She shared some life lessons that she has learned through the...
Parenting Your Young Adult Through Their First Employment Experiences
First Employment Experiences As the Director of a university based program for students with disabilities, I work with recent graduates and parents as they begin to search for their first...