If your child is evaluated for an IEP and found eligible, their eligibility will be in one of IDEA eligibility categories.

If you're new to special education, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by acronyms, meetings, and stacks of paperwork. But at the heart of it all is one central question: What is the actual goal of an IEP?

Seeing your child mix up b and d when reading or writing can feel alarming. But here’s the good news: it’s incredibly common in early childhood. In fact, letter reversals are developmentally normal in ...

The Real Story Behind the “Birthright Citizenship” Case and How It Actually Affects Your IEP. Back in January 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14160, titled “Protecting the Meaning and ...

This has not been a banner week around here. I’m just exceptionally busy with commitments, both personal and professional, and there are a few issues with this blog, which I will share, soon. I’m just ...

Sensory and Autism Friendly in Philadelphia . Academy of Natural Sciences-The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University provides families of children with autism the opportunity to experience ...

This is a concept that I really need parents to grab on to and internalize. I hope that this brings you that 'a-ha!' moment in IEPs. Because I get the feeling that many parents do not fully grasp the ...

Oh Little Buddy….(that’s our nickname for him, always has been since he was an infant)…we are wrapping up an almost-two-week break with each other. With the festive holiday season over, this damp ...

I love walking into a classroom and seeing bulletin boards that do more than just decorate. They tell a story, highlight ...