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Academic Regression in School What You Need to Know as a Parent
Children love any school break… Summer break Spring break Christmas break Other school closures (like that happened in 2020) As the school y…
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Parenting A Child With An Intellectual Disability: What You Need To Know
The IEP team meeting has just ended, and the school staff hands you a large document of information about your child’s academic plan, otherw…
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Unified Sports- Empower All Students To Soar As A Team
Alex loved sports. However, as a student with a disability, he often struggled to find opportunities to participate in athletic activities. …
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How to Help Your Special Needs Child Make Friends and Keep Them
Julie’s heart sank when she saw her son, Max, sitting alone at recess again. Her little boy struggled to connect with his peers, leaving him…
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Hearing Impairment What You Should Know for Special Education Services
Emma had always been an active and curious child. Then, around age 5, her mom, Lena, noticed that Emma didn’t respond when she called her na…
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Social Stories For Teens: Empower Your High School Student With Special Needs
From reminding children to brush their teeth to sharing toys, social stories are used as teaching tools at home and in the classroom. But so…
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Social Stories For Teens: Empower Your High School Student With Special Needs
Social stories aren't just for kids! Using social stories with teens can help with social and communication skills, and even reduce anxiety.…
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Positive Reinforcements For Your Child With Special Needs
“Don’t touch that!” “Put that down!” “I told you not to do that. Why won’t you listen to me?” “Ugh… you need to go to your room!” Five minut…
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Make Moving With An IEP Less Scary: PCSing And IEPs
Moving with an IEP (Individualized Education Program) can be a daunting and overwhelming task for military families. However, PCSing (moving…