3.7K Share or save for quick reference. Ever feel like your kid’s brain is running 8 browser tabs at once and none of them are in order? If your child struggles with sequencing, you’re not alone.

Parents can certainly assist the IEP team with developing goals. One IEP area that I find parents and teachers struggle with is addressing the skill of writing. And by writing, I’m talking about ...

I was at lunch with a local administrator. We were brainstorming some ideas to make the overall climate of special education must less tense. Improve relations. Try to work together. Table of Contents ...

I had this client one time who has a phenomenal memory. I mean it, like nothing you’ve ever seen. His memory and recall were almost savant-like. In fact, he could memorize and recall so much ...

4.8K Share or save for quick reference. When your child struggles with ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, or executive functioning, the simple act of taking notes in class can become overwhelming. However, ...

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 ...

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 ...

6.6K Share or save for quick reference. AAC devices (Augmentative and Alternative Communication devices) are an essential tool for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who are unable to ...

6.9K Share or save for quick reference. As an advocate, I’m always on the lookout for innovative ways to help my clients. That includes being collaborative with IEP teams and bringing ideas to the ...

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.

6.9K Share or save for quick reference. Study skills don’t always come naturally, especially for students with ADHD, executive functioning struggles, or other learning challenges. The good news?

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.