You asked! So here goes... Visual Supports: Visual schedules, charts, and cues help autistic kids understand routines and expectations...

"I know what he means." WHAT?! HOW?! Every child needs a voice. Every child. That means for a child with autism who does not have a...

Are a IEPs a bit... combative? Wonder what they are thinking on the other side of the table? Curious how you can create a world where...

Author’s note: I am not a fan of "labels". I have seen over the course of my years in special education, so many instances of...

Let’s dig a little deeper into a critical element addressed in your child’s IEP that impacts the location and often, the quality, of...

Equity. It's a word seen often in the news and social media in conjunction with diversity, equity, and belonging. Some might say "it's...

As a parent, you want the very best for your child, especially if they have a disability. You may have come across the term "Specially...

As parents, we're always curious about the various ways our children develop and grow. One important aspect of your child's development...

Alternate learning standards, often referred to as alternate academic achievement standards or alternate assessments, are educational...

In a world that thrives on diversity, it's essential that we create an inclusive environment for every child to grow, learn, and succeed....

So What's the difference? Both of these plans are designed to support students with disabilities in the educational setting, but they...

Such a "controversial" topic: Artificial Intelligence. The Oxford Dictionary defines artificial intelligence (AI) as "the theory and...

Never heard of it? Many of us have heard of dyslexia, a learning disability that affects a child's ability to identify speech sounds and...

Picture this: Your students are taking a 10 question quiz to determine what they have learned about your lesson on the Inner Planets of...

Assistive technology (AT) is an important consideration for any child with a disability. In addition to the consideration needed at...

COFFEE! Every morning, coffee is a must have. It is part of my morning routine, some of it consumed doing a crossword puzzle, some of it...

Since the onset of the pandemic, we have been hearing the phrase learning loss in regards to children's experiences in school. But does...

How do we ever decide that a child does not belong at a school? The sad fact is that it still happens all the time. "There is another...

Who wouldn't want a confident child? A child who feels good about their choices, their ability to make decisions, and have some freedom...

In 2019, 44 states reported special education teacher shortages to the federal government. This school year, that number jumped to 48...