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Six Tips to Empower Parents in the IEP Process and Get Involved in Your Kid's Best Learning!

Dec 22 min read

Six Tips to Empower Parents in the IEP Process and Get Involved in Your Kid's Best Learning!

Being a parent of a kid with autism or other disability can make the whole Individual Education Program (IEP) process feel pretty daunting.

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My Kid Needs More Support in School. What Do I Do?

DJ Nicholson

Nov 252 min read

My Kid Needs More Support in School. What Do I Do?

Every kid should get what they need to be successful in school regardless of disability or neurodivergence.

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Including Kids on the Autism Spectrum: Anthony

DJ Nicholson

Nov 183 min read

Including Kids on the Autism Spectrum: Anthony

Five-year old Anthony truly was one of my most favorite students ever. He saw the world through a unique lens, with a lot of wonder...

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Early Intervention for Kids with Autism, ADHD, and Other Support Needs

DJ Nicholson

Sep 232 min read

Early Intervention for Kids with Autism, ADHD, and Other Support Needs

Don’t wait… When it comes to supporting kids with autism, ADHD, or other developmental challenges, early intervention is key.

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DJ Nicholson

Sep 222 min read

Grace, Gratitude, and a Bit of Grit

As an educational coach that supports moms of neurodivergent child with high support needs, I have seen firsthand the rollercoaster...

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Lessening the Overwhelm: A Parent's Guide to IEPs and Educational Coaching

DJ Nicholson

Sep 202 min read

Lessening the Overwhelm: A Parent's Guide to IEPs and Educational Coaching

When your kid receives a new disability diagnosis, it can feel like a whirlwind of emotions. Fear, uncertainty, and a sense of overwhelm...

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Yet Another "Ism": Ableism is a Barrier to Inclusion

DJ Nicholson

Sep 193 min read

Yet Another "Ism": Ableism is a Barrier to Inclusion

Inclusion and equitable access to education are fundamental principles of a well-rounded society. Howver, ableism...

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The Power of Inclusion: Creating a Classroom Where Every Child Thrives

DJ Nicholson

May 292 min read

The Power of Inclusion: Creating a Classroom Where Every Child Thrives

Imagine a classroom buzzing with energy, where every student feels valued, supported, and challenged. This isn't just a dream; it's the...

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DJ Nicholson

Apr 271 min read

What is Instructional Modification?

What do these 4 words have in common? Adaptation Alteration Variation Difference They are all synonyms for the word modification and...

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Presuming Competence: It Only Takes One Person...

DJ Nicholson

Apr 103 min read

Presuming Competence: It Only Takes One Person...

Imagine if we believed that all children, regardless of disability or learning difference, were capable of great things? Of learning? ...

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DJ Nicholson

Feb 112 min read

What Are You Celebrating Today?

We're celebrating puppies! I am so blessed to be able to spend my professional life doing what means the most to me. One of my favorite...

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The Importance of Expression and Learning Engagement for Kids with Autism

DJ Nicholson

Feb 33 min read

The Importance of Expression and Learning Engagement for Kids with Autism

"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...

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DJ Nicholson

Jan 71 min read

IEP Secrets from an Insider

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...

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Special Education “Labels”: Another Barrier to Inclusive Learning

DJ Nicholson

Nov 17, 20232 min read

Special Education “Labels”: Another Barrier to Inclusive Learning

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...

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What is the Least Restrictive Environment in Education?

DJ Nicholson

Nov 13, 20232 min read

What is the Least Restrictive Environment in Education?

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...

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DJ Nicholson

Nov 3, 20233 min read

Learning Through the Lens of Equity

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...

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Breaking Down Learning Barriers for Children with Disabilities

DJ Nicholson

Oct 18, 20233 min read

Breaking Down Learning Barriers for Children with Disabilities

In an inclusive and diverse society, every child deserves access to quality education, regardless of their abilities or disabilities....

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The Hidden Struggle: How Ableism Affects Children with Disabilities in School

DJ Nicholson

Oct 6, 20233 min read

The Hidden Struggle: How Ableism Affects Children with Disabilities in School

Inclusion and equitable access to education are fundamental principles of a well-rounded society. However, ableism, the discrimination...

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Empowering Every Child: The Importance of Accommodations for Kids with Disabilities

DJ Nicholson

Aug 31, 20232 min read

Empowering Every Child: The Importance of Accommodations for Kids with Disabilities

Imagine going on a treasure hunt where every clue, every challenge, is uniquely tailored to your strengths and abilities. Cool, right? ...

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Support and Supercharge Executive Functioning!

DJ Nicholson

Aug 13, 20232 min read

Support and Supercharge Executive Functioning!

Let's get creative when considering how to support kids that struggle with executive functioning. Have you ever felt like you're...

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