Share or save for quick reference. Many moons ago, I wrote this memoir style blog post that had the title “it’s just a sh!tty thing to say.” Yes, really, that was the title. If you click that link, I ...

6.1K Share or save for quick reference. Ever feel like you’re dealing with the same behavior over and over again—and you’re stuck in a loop of repeating yourself, writing notes home, or sending kids ...

1.2K 5 Share or save for quick reference. IEPs are long. Like, 80+ pages long. And let’s be real—teachers, aides, and therapists don’t have time to flip through all of that every time they need a ...

6.9K Share or save for quick reference. Finding the perfect and thoughtful gifts for a developmentally delayed adult can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re looking for something that’s both ...

Mornings can be rough for everyone. Students and teachers don’t want to wake up for the day, and if the sun isn’t shining, those days can have a slow start. A fun morning meeting is a great way to ...

4K Share or save for quick reference. If you’ve been an IEP parent, or been around “IEP people” for a while, you’ve likely heard the term “FAPE” quite a bit. If you’ve gotten advice from an advocate ...

2.5K 10 20 4K Share or save for quick reference. Many parents, as they learn the IEP process, begin to understand that IDEA is the main law that defines IEPs and special education. Of course, state ...

6.9K Share or save for quick reference. Nothing gets a kid into trouble quicker than being unable to regulate his/her emotions. We often think of the meltdowns or outbursts that some kids do, but ...

806 17.5K Share or save for quick reference. I know I’ve told the story several times. The story of my first IEP meeting with my school district. Kevin was 4, and we were meeting about possible ...

Inside: Explore the many versatile options and examples for low tech assistive technology in the classroom. If I say the words “assistive technology,” what comes to mind? An iPad with autism apps? Or ...

1.2K 664 Share or save for quick reference. IDEA was first passed in 1975 as Federal legislation. However, its history began much before that. The history of special education and learning ...

15.2K Share or save for quick reference. I like Valentine’s Day for a lot of reasons. Sure, I can concede that it’s partly a made-up holiday fueled by the American marketing machine and consumerism.