Why Go To College?
There are many reasons to go to college, the most important of which is to become qualified for your desired career. Students attending IPSE (Inclusive Postsecondary Education) programs are more...
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Bridging the Steps of Transition Planning for FUTURE Success
Start Here: Where to Begin when creating a plan Everyone needs a starting point, and for children with special needs, it often centers around transition planning. Families might ask when...
Supporting Families: with a Master of Education in Foundations in Behavior Analysis
Supporting Families: with a Master of Education in Foundations in Behavior Analysis Parents constantly seek ways to support their children’s unique needs. For families of children with disabilities, having specialized...
The Parts, Pieces, And Timeline of Transitioning Into Adulthood
Adulthood is a challenge for anybody. Each of us moves toward a level of independence we didn’t previously have and is expected to be more responsible than at any other...
Vocation Skill Building and Job Coaching: The Nicholas Center
“The most motivated and driven individuals, our participants truly value every ounce of work they do, making a profound impact on both their community and themselves.” ~ Norma Jean...
Discover How Project SEARCH Opens Doors to Employment
Project SEARCH is a transition-to-work program for young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities that is available throughout the United States. The program, developed at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, is unique...
Physical Issues That Affect Reading and Writing
Identifying and Addressing Challenges in Literacy Development Two of the most important and widely used skills in school and the workforce are reading and writing. However, there are many physical challenges...
IEP Adaptations, Accommodations, and Modifications
Understanding These Educational Plans to Best Enhance Student Success in Special Education Adaptations are changes in the way instruction and assessment are carried out to allow a learner equal opportunity...
5 Top Theories about the Causes of ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has become one of the most common childhood disorders that persist into adulthood, affecting about four percent of adults in the U.S. Many theories have been...
Navigating Special Education: A Parent’s Guide to IEPs and 504 Plans
Is your child struggling in school? Do you know there is a problem, and if so, what do you do – especially if nothing has been done? Do you know...
