This question is one that I answer all the time. And mind you, I don't have an answer for you. But if you're asking--which is ...

If your child is being evaluated for Early Intervention or Special Education Services, you may be introduced to the terms ‘receptive language skills’ or ‘expressive language skills.’ As humans, we all ...

Let’s talk about a topic that makes some people squirm, and for others, it’s the very thing they need to hear: grieving your child’s disability diagnosis. National Grief Awareness Day is observed ...

Hey there, IEP parent! I have been in your shoes (see what I did there?). I am on this same journey, as I am a parent to a disabled child myself. And now, in addition to being a blogger since 2008, I ...

One of the most frustrating parts of my job as an advocate is knowing or remembering the little detaily things about special ...

During a school shooter drill at a local elementary school, the alarm blared, and the announcement instructed everyone to “run to the nearest safe zone.” But for 9-year-old Jake, who uses a wheelchair ...

Ever feel like the difference between an IEP goal and an IEP objective is as clear as mud? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. This is a question that comes up all the time. And hey, if it makes you feel ...

So I know I’ve told this story 1000 times, as it’s the incident that inspired this site so many years ago. It was my first IEP meeting with my school district. I was already in training to become an ...

A pumpkin spice sensory bin is simple to make, smells heavenly, and is full of textures and surprises that will keep your kids occupied longer than you can say “extra foam.” Plus, it’s a fantastic way ...