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DJ Nicholson
Sep 22, 20232 min read
"My Child Is 'All Over the Place' and Can't Focus!
As parents, we're always curious about the various ways our children develop and grow. One important aspect of your child's development...
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DJ Nicholson
Sep 15, 20233 min read
Understanding Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) for Your Child
As a parent, you want the best education possible for your child, and you've probably heard the term "Free Appropriate Public Education"...
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DJ Nicholson
Sep 8, 20232 min read
Modified Instruction, Now What?!
Alternate learning standards, often referred to as alternate academic achievement standards or alternate assessments, are educational...
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DJ Nicholson
Aug 24, 20233 min read
Empowering Every Child: The Vital Importance of Learning Tools for Kids with Disabilities
In a world that thrives on diversity, it's essential that we create an inclusive environment for every child to grow, learn, and succeed....
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DJ Nicholson
Aug 18, 20232 min read
Examples & Benefits of Flexible Seating
Flexible seating in the classroom refers to a teaching approach that allows students to have a choice in where and how they sit during...
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DJ Nicholson
Aug 18, 20232 min read
IEP vs. 504 Plan: What Does My Child Need?
So What's the difference? Both of these plans are designed to support students with disabilities in the educational setting, but they...
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DJ Nicholson
Aug 4, 20232 min read
Back to the Ol' Routine... and School!
Aaahhh... routines. Sometimes, I suppose, routines can feel dull. As in "doing the same thing over and over again". Merriam Webster...
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DJ Nicholson
Jul 26, 20233 min read
Artificial Intelligence: What's the Big Deal?
Such a "controversial" topic: Artificial Intelligence. The Oxford Dictionary defines artificial intelligence (AI) as "the theory and...
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DJ Nicholson
Jul 20, 20232 min read
Can't Calculate?... Let's Investigate... Dyscalculia
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...
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DJ Nicholson
Jul 14, 20232 min read
Is Using Assistive Technology Cheating?!
Picture this: Your students are taking a 10 question quiz to determine what they have learned about your lesson on the Inner Planets of...
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DJ Nicholson
Jul 7, 20232 min read
Forty-four Percent of Children with Disabilities?!
Forty-four percent of parents of students with cognitive disabilities reported that schools abandoned their child’s legal right to access...
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DJ Nicholson
Jun 23, 20232 min read
The "Do-be-do-be-do..." of Inclusion
Which one? What was once a catchy little ditty (think Frank Sinatra) to hum to yourself is now an option on how you view inclusion....
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DJ Nicholson
Jun 19, 20232 min read
Seen and Be Seen...
So many websites. So many people in the photos. But who decides who is seen in the photos? Who decides who is represented in these...
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DJ Nicholson
Jun 5, 20232 min read
Check the box YES for Assistive Technology!
Assistive technology (AT) is an important consideration for any child with a disability. In addition to the consideration needed at...
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DJ Nicholson
Apr 25, 20232 min read
Inclusion Benefits Every Child... When All the Pieces are Implemented.
The concept of inclusion refers to the practice of providing all students, including those with disabilities, with equitable access to...
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DJ Nicholson
Apr 16, 20232 min read
"No! We're Not There Yet!"
I remember being a kid in the back of the family station wagon on the way to White Sands Beach on the Connecticut shore. My grandparents...
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DJ Nicholson
Mar 29, 20231 min read
A Personal Quest for Accessibility:
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...
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DJ Nicholson
Mar 17, 20232 min read
Community and Unity Rhyme for a Reason...
Parenting is already a challenging job, but when you are a parent of a child with a disability, it can feel even more overwhelming....
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DJ Nicholson
Mar 9, 20232 min read
Quality Education is Not Only for "Some".
Advocating for inclusion for a child with a disability can be a challenging and complex process, but it is crucial to ensure that your...
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DJ Nicholson
Feb 18, 20232 min read
"Flip the Script" on Scripted Teaching and Reading Skill Gaps
As a teacher, wouldn't you like some autonomy when you're providing instruction? Especially if it's Specially Designed Instruction for...
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