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Hot off the Press! New and Retooled Apps!

Explore new apps that spark imagination and development! Circles App: Social Boundaries & Relationships transforms teaching boundaries into a visual, color-coded system with real or avatars in concentric circles. Drag-and-drop profiles create personalized charts showing appropriate contact levels for each relationship.

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IEP Goals and Your Child’s Future

Your child’s IEP goals shape more than just today—it sets the stage for lifelong independence and opportunities. By focusing on what they can achieve rather than limitations, you unlock pathways to college, careers, or a fulfilling adult life tailored to their strengths.

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How to Teach Blowing

Excerpt: Mastering that first puff? It’s all about feeling air on your hand, spotting movement with a tissue, and touching soft tips—turning breath into art! Ready for candles to snuff out effortlessly? You’ve got the secret moves. [Read more →](#)

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Plan Early for Your Child’s Long-Term Security

Navigating the complex world of long-term security planning for special needs children may feel overwhelming, but there’s hope. Transition planning is your roadmap, helping pave a hopeful future by ensuring that as your child reaches adulthood, their care remains secure and aligned with their wishes.

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Relationship Rescue: Aging out of School

Unlocking Hope: Navigating “Aging Out” for Special Needs Families Unsure about life after school ends? This guide reveals key resources, planning tips, and emotional support for every parent facing this crucial transition in caring for a child with special needs.

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A Simple Way to Help Your Child Communicate

Unlock Your Child’s Voice: Meet Tiny Talker Is your nonverbal child struggling to express needs or wants? The Tiny Talker is here to bridge the gap with just 12 essential words—Yes, No, More, All done, Hungry, Thirsty, Help, Hurt, Play, Sorry, Television, Bathroom.

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What is Dysnomia?

Name That Word? Dysnomia May Make It Easier to Describe an Object But Harder To Name It Imagine trying to share what you see but forgetting exactly how to put it into words. That’s dysnomia in a nutshell – trouble pulling names out of your mental dictionary when you really need them.

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The IEP Is Written… Now What Do I Do?

After an IEP meeting, you may feel tentative optimism as new services are added, but past experiences keep doubt lurking. Take time after the meeting to review crucial documents with a fresh eye, ensuring all promises were made and included in writing.

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ASK Angie ASL + Tips: Classroom Tips

Unlock your child’s full potential in the classroom this year! Dive into these essential ASL strategies for teachers—equip yourself with knowledge to bridge communication gaps between Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing peers, ensuring every lesson counts.

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