The IEP Is Written… Now What Do I Do?
After the IEP meeting, you may be feeling cautiously optimistic. The IEP was updated and your child will receive more services/time for services. But because of past experiences, you are...
Parenting
What Gifts to Give Your Special Needs Child
How to handle gift giving for a special needs child that is functioning at a lower cognitive level than their age? Our son is 4 years old, but cognitively functions...
Q&A Ask Special Parents: Teaching Children with Down Syndrome How to Blow Their Nose
I have a daughter who is 14 and has Down Syndrome. I cannot teach her how to blow her nose and its driving me crazy; any advice would be great...
Did You Know That Colleges Are Opening for People with Intellectual and Other Developmental Disabilities?
Did you know that doors to colleges are opening for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities in many different ways all over the country? THINK COLLEGE is an initiative...
ASK Angie ASL + Tips: Classroom Tips
Sharing five ASL tips things that you, as a parent or teacher, should look to include with your Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing (DHH) child this school year.
A Guide to a Natural and Healthier Cookie Jar
Healthier Cookie Jar Great Resources The upcoming holidays are especially exciting because of all the delicious meals and treats that are in store for us, but worrying about special diets...
Reach the Moon! Common Core State Standards (CCSS) Help Students with Disabilities (SWD)
“I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to...
Child Aging Out? Know the Laws in your Area
Question: What to do as your child is aging out of high school? Advice: This month I have chosen to discuss,” what to do as your child is aging out...
Meaningful Work: The Value of a Special Delivery
ANTHONY AT YOUR SERVICE Looking at your child’s abilities to help them create meaningful work. Anthony At Your Service started because of a young man’s desire to provide a helping hand...
Q&A Ask Special Parents
Question: I need some advice on how to give your other children, without special needs, just as much attention as your special needs child? I have a 6 year old...
