Learning Life Skills: Tech Can Play a Role
Learning Life Skills: Tech Can Play a Role As parents of children with disabilities, we do our best every day to ensure that our kids receive the supports and services...
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5 STEPS TO HELP YOUR CHILD MANAGE EMOTIONS
5 STEPS TO HELP YOUR CHILD MANAGE EMOTIONS Teaching Your Child Emotion Management: A Five-Step Guide When parents think about teaching their children social skills, they often focus on...
The 4-1-1 on 504 Plans
What is a 504 Plan? How can a 504 Plan help my child? Is my child even eligible for a 504 Plan? “Section 504 is a federal law designed to...
Autism & Wandering Prevention Tips: Promoting Safety in the Home & Community
Wandering is a common and potentially dangerous behavior among individuals with autism, often leading to serious safety risks. This article offers in-depth guidance for parents and caregivers on how to...
Is ESY (Extended School Year) for My Child?
Understanding Extended School Year (ESY) How many of us have sat in an IEP meeting and discussed ESY? How many have wondered what ESY is and how would my child...
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...
New Year’s Guide to a Powerful & Harmonious You
A Powerful & Harmonious You Parenting a child with special needs can be overwhelming; one day life is calm and steady and the next is not. The uncertainties can leave...
Where to Go if Your Child Needs a Job or Help with Post High School Education
I am breaking my mold today and not writing about food. One of the other jobs I do is to assist those with disabilities in seeking employment and helping them...
Building Independence Through Self Awareness And Regulation
We want our children to be as independent as possible; learning to successfully negotiate life circumstances on their own. Self-awareness (i.e., understanding what they are doing and what is occurring...
Hot New and Updated Apps for 2016
The New Year is a great time to update your child’s mobile device with some engaging, fun and highly-rated educational, pretend play and productivity apps. Nowadays, the sheer number of...
