See how Cody’s parents learned how to be his greatest advocate…
Cody’s parents learned how to be his greatest advocate… for his health, education and total well-being When Cody was a baby, a neurologist told me that the best thing I...
Goals
Help Motivate Your Kids With A Vision Board
Create a vision board with your kids A vision board — also called a dream board — is a collection of images which represent your goals and dreams for the...
How to Set Clear Goals and Plan Naturally
#30: How to set clear goals and plan naturally [Click to Listen to Podcast] As parents of children with special needs, we have to be able to not only set...
The Power of Focus for Helping Children Fulfill Their Potential
The Power of Focus for Helping Children Fulfill Their Potential With anything and everything available at our disposal these days, we can easily be influenced or pulled in a million...
Persistence & Goal Setting in Children
Persistence & Goal Setting in Children When I ask students in my classroom to write down their personal goals for the school year, I often hear things like: “Get good...
Time we have and Try something new for 30 days
How much time we have in jellybeans. With the New Year around the corner, I think we all start to think about the passing of time, our future, past and present. This...
The Politics of Special Education: The Information You Need Right Now
Special Education Disclaimer: The information herein comes from currently employed educators and administrators who wish to remain annonymous. How can you protect your child’s education and future? Whether you are...
Identifying Goals
Positive behavior support is an individualized process for improving children’s behavior in family and community life. It involves the following steps. This is the first of a series of six...
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...
Is the IEP Individualized or Cookie-Cutter?
Is the IEP individualized or cookie-cutter? I am sure I am not alone. You are sitting at the IEP meeting and wondering if your child’s IEP is “individualized” as it...
