Summer Road Trippin
When I was a kid, all vacations were road trips, when we were lucky enough to have one. While there most certainly was...
Tag: special needs
5 Signs of a Good IEP
While there are most certainly more than 5 things you need to watch for in developing your child's IEP, I'd have to say...
Enhancing Your Advocacy Skills
“When the System Says “No”… what’s a parent to do?” So often we’re faced with systems that tell us “no”...
Cutting through the overwhelm to bring about real change
I hope that you had a joyous holiday season and did what I did this week, and took some time off to reset, regroup and...
Strategies to Avoid Sensory Overload During the Holidays
Well, here we are. The crazy time of the holiday season is upon us! Are you ready?? I know I’m not :o Sensory overload...
Monitoring Your Child’s Education Through Observation
Now that the new school year is in full swing, it’s a good time for parents to schedule an observation of their child’s...
Preparing for Your Child’s IEP Meeting
Before you meet with the school team for your child’s annual IEP meeting, it’s important to prepare. Anything can...
Strategically Planning Winter Break
The Holiday Break… You can see it now - Idyllic images of snuggling by the fire, kids playing quietly with their new and...
Key Questions to Ask When Conducting a School Tour
Whether your child will be participating in a regular education classroom or specialized program classroom next year, there...
Ready or Not, The School Year Is on Its Way
Transition back into school is tough for all kids, but for kids with disabilities the process can be more than arduous....