New School Year Should Mean New IEP
New IEP As the new school year begins, our children will be entering a new grade and possibly a new school. Everything will be new: curriculum, settings, teacher, possibly new...
Transitions & Life
Biggest Concerns That Kids Have About Going Back to School
Back to School Going back to school should be an exciting, yet naturally somewhat of a nervous time for kids. But preparing your child for success by applying the following...
Strategies for Great IEP Meetings
I have attended countless IEP meetings and worn various hats: mother, friend, advocate, and professional. The most difficult were, without a doubt, those IEP meetings for my (now 20-year-old) daughter....
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...
Expectations: How Far Have We Come and What to Expect for the New School Year
Expectations As we head into a new school year, I am excited for all of the potential, but I can’t help but reflect on the past year, too. Our baby...
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...
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...
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...
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...
