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 ...

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 ...

Because I own this site, and because it’s an interest of mine, I follow a lot of disability related Facebook pages. And ...

Hey there, parents! Buckle up, because today we’re diving into the world of Gestalt Language Processing (GLP) and Hyperlexia. The terms are often used interchangeably but they are not the same. If you ...

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 ...

One of the more frustrating aspects of “IEP life” is the perceived lack of accountability as far as parents being able to hold schools accountable. Now, I expect some pushback here from school staff, ...

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 ...

Email. How did we live without it? IEPs are relatively new, not even 50 years old. Obviously, e-mail is even newer. And, as technology changes, IEP practice and regulations has to change too. The last ...

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 ...