Let’s Talk Inclusive Classrooms
What Makes a Classroom Inclusive? Children with disabilities have a right to a public education and to be part of the general education classroom. Federal legislation makes it clear that...
Transitions & Life
Summer Goals and Fun!
While summer represents a time for fun, it can also unearth challenges. Sometimes, togetherness is not always blissful, boredom can lead to destructive behaviors and a break from learning can...
Nice to Know: Identifying Developmental Markers
The CDC and American Academy of Pediatrics have changed the checklist of developmental milestones for 15-30 months, making it easier for pediatricians to identify delays in children sooner. With clearly...
Is Keeping Your Loved One Safe Detrimental to Their Growth?
There seems to be tension between safety and independence that we experience as families. Many families I’ve spoken with believe that if they allow their loved one to develop their...
Why Teaching Self-Care Skills is Critical to Our Children’s Success
Mary is a 6-year-old child. Her mother and father, Betty and Tom, wait anxiously at a psychologist’s office. When called into the appointment room, they hear that Mary has been...
Empowering Ability
in·de·pend·ent /ˌindəˈpendənt/ adjective 1. free from outside control; not depending on another’s authority. 2. not depending on another for livelihood or subsistence. We all know what it means to be...
Tech Tips to Help Prepare Your Child for Life After High School
After High School Apps As parents, we spend more than a little time worrying about our children’s futures, and if your child is anywhere between the ages of 10 and...
College is Now an Option for All: Preparing and Expanding Opportunities for Students with ID Go to College!
If the start of the school year 2021-22 is any indication, the opportunities for students with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) to attend college is going to continue to expand. Currently, there...
Family Chat: Navigating Across the Lifespan
Learn ways to prepare, respond, and support our families through life’s transitions through our own challenges and successes. (Aug 2021) Fill out the form to subscribe to our email...
How Your Child’s Current Interests Can Help Them After High School Ends
Identifying Interests Observing your child’s natural interests during summer is an excellent way to identify potential career paths or fulfilling hobbies. Pay attention to what they enjoy doing the most,...
