Most parents have no idea this even exists. You can actually get training written into your child’s IEP…and most schools will never bring it up unless you ask. And no, this isn’t some “extra.” It’s ...

Ok, so social media has been in a tizzy for the past week over this. Here’s what we know so far, as far as the possible OSEP shutdown and the Special Education Layoffs. This is longer than I had ...

When your child struggles with ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, or executive functioning, the simple act of taking notes in class can become overwhelming. However, note-taking is an essential academic ...

Advocating for your child shouldn’t feel like you’re drowning in a sea of confusing charts and numbers. Yet, for so many parents, the IEP progress monitoring reports they receive feel overwhelming.

Dr. Stephanie Fields is a highly qualified psychologist with expertise in family therapy. She recently shifted her focus towards parent coaching, a specialized approach that solves specific parenting ...

In Your IEP Playbook: A Parent’s Guide to Confident Advocacy, disability parent and special education advocate Lisa Lightner delivers a practical guide for parents and caregivers of children with ...

If I’m being honest, I’m not at all comfortable talking about children’s respite care. If I accept my son for who he is, and am trying to help dismantle ableism, then it feels awkward to say that I ...

Task avoidance is a common problem that affects many people, from children to adults. It can be defined as the tendency to avoid or delay tasks that are perceived as difficult, unpleasant, or boring.

Let’s talk about something that’s not often on our radar until it’s suddenly looming large: age of majority. If your child has been receiving special education services, you’ve likely been navigating ...

Navigating the maze of Extended School Year (ESY) services can feel like trying to assemble IKEA furniture without the instructions—frustrating and confusing. While the Individuals with Disabilities ...

AAC devices (Augmentative and Alternative Communication devices) are an essential tool for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who are unable to communicate verbally. It is not only ...

If you’re a parent or caregiver of a student with an IEP, you’re probably already juggling enough. Now you’re staring down the next hurdle: college. Cue the stress. But here’s some good news: There ...