IT’S NEVER TOO LATE – NO MATTER WHAT ANYONE ELSE SAYS
Unfortunately, far too often, I find both parents and teachers seem to think that by the time a kid gets to high school,...
Tag: education
A Dozen Red Flags of a Hot Mess IEP Meeting :o
For many parents, the annual IEP meeting is something that incites a great sense of overwhelm, frustration and doom. This...
Explaining Specially Designed Instruction
It addresses their Individualized Program (IEP) goals; accounts for their disability; provides modifications or...
Yes, High Schools Have to Follow IEPs Too
When kids transition to high school especially, teachers (general education teachers mostly, but certainly not all) have a...
Recognizing and Responding to Anxiety in Children with Special Needs
Although most of us don’t need hard-core evidence on the topic, Dr Lawrence Fung from Stanford Medicine states,...
Cultivating Belonging Through Inclusive Education
I am the queen of procrastination. It might look like I get things done, but it's usually after hours, or even days, of...
Inclusive Education…. More Than Just Visiting
Certainly, one of the most advocated for settings for kids with disabilities is that of a regular education classroom. ...
Ready, Set, School!
Here we go…. another year on the horizon. For most kids, school will begin in less than two weeks. As you scramble around...
Easing Into the New School Year
For those parents whose kids are just about finishing up Extended School Year, or those who might be taking a couple weeks...
Can Comics Help Kids Develop Reading Skills?
You Betcha!! Many kids that I know, who happen to have disabilities, really love comic books/graphic novels. When they can...