Holiday Stress: 5 Ways to Reduce It
Holiday Stress: 5 Ways to Reduce It The holidays are fast approaching. Many families look forward to this time of year as it provides an opportunity to spend time with...
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Q&A Ask Special Parents: Teaching Children with Down Syndrome How to Blow Their Nose
I have a daughter who is 14 and has Down Syndrome. I cannot teach her how to blow her nose and its driving me crazy; any advice would be great...
Did You Know That Colleges Are Opening for People with Intellectual and Other Developmental Disabilities?
Did you know that doors to colleges are opening for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities in many different ways all over the country? THINK COLLEGE is an initiative...
Sharing “I CAN!” attitudes: Jake & Tesla
Changing the Dynamics There have been many moments I have been proud of my son, but, the latest left an impact on his peers and has remained with me for...
ASK Angie ASL + Tips: Classroom Tips
Sharing five ASL tips things that you, as a parent or teacher, should look to include with your Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing (DHH) child this school year.
A Guide to a Natural and Healthier Cookie Jar
Healthier Cookie Jar Great Resources The upcoming holidays are especially exciting because of all the delicious meals and treats that are in store for us, but worrying about special diets...
Reach the Moon! Common Core State Standards (CCSS) Help Students with Disabilities (SWD)
“I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to...
Sharing “I CAN!” attitudes: Hailey & Payton
Who’s teaching Whom We had such a nice weekend with Hailey. I’m sure I sound like a broken record, but, I just enjoy her company so much. It is...
Fun Ways to Walk That Can Turn a Cranky Moment into a Wondrous One!
Every child gets cranky—you don’t have to be a parent of a child with special needs to know that some days, or some moments, your child gets difficult. It’s likely...
Child Aging Out? Know the Laws in your Area
Question: What to do as your child is aging out of high school? Advice: This month I have chosen to discuss,” what to do as your child is aging out...