So, summer’s coming. Which means 1) your kids are about to forget how to read, and 2) your school is probably sending home a ...

FREE WEBINARMiddle School and High School IEPsIs your teen headed off to a big change this fall--Middle School or High School ...

Helping child improve their behavior, through an IEP or another mechanism, has really changed a lot over the past decade. Now we know that behavior IEP goals are not enough. The team must take a whole ...

Every student should learn how to speak up for themselves—especially IEP students. If more of our kids knew how to ask for a sensory break or say, “I need help,” so many behavior issues could be ...

I’m sure if this has happened to you, it sure felt like a gaslighting moment. You have a child. The child sees various doctors and specialists, some of whom have diagnosed the child with autism. Then, ...

It’s no secret that many kids with disabilities struggle socially and struggle to build and maintain friendships. When Brian tells me stories of kids at school who sound like they have a disability of ...

Quite often, I hear from parents who are offered a 504 plan when they requested an IEP. I could get you really deep in the weeds with the explanation between a 504 and IEP. I don’t want to overwhelm ...

I’m so glad you clicked! I am so tired of seeing summer bucket lists like “take the kids to Singapore” or “Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro.” Hey, good for you, if that’s your thing. I don’t think for my kids, ...

As a special education advocate, I understand the importance of social-emotional learning (SEL) for teenagers. It is crucial for them to develop social skills that will help them navigate through ...

Social skills don’t just develop naturally for every student—especially for those with disabilities. That’s why targeted interventions are essential. Whether your child or student has autism, ADHD, ...