Hey there, nature lovers (or crafty parents just trying to keep kids entertained)! If your backyard birds are looking a little hungry—or you’re looking for a fun, hands-on activity for the kids—I’ve ...

Extracurricular activities, including sports, are a big part of many students’ lives. For students with disabilities, access to these activities is just as important as academic support. But if your ...

Thanksgiving is almost here! For most of the world, families anticipate and look forward to this time with happiness. Some of us with special needs, maybe not. It can be challenging, to say the least.

It’s amazing how we go through life, just doing what we do, not knowing what we don’t know. I was a victim of childhood trauma (several ACEs-Adverse Childhood Experiences). But it was the 1970s, and ...

“Dysgraphia? What’s is dysgraphia? I’ve never heard of it!” This is a scenario that has come up many times to parents in our online chat group. As parents become more informed, we are better able to ...

When you hear most special ed parents discussing “transition,” most of the time, they are talking about the older transition when the child is either graduating or aging out of the system. But, the ...

What policy expectations could we see in the new administration and Congress? Lisa Lightner interviews Michael Gamel-McCormick, current Disability Policy Director for Senator Bob Casey, D-PA. They ...

Hey there! Ready for some holiday laughs? This ugly sweater printable activity is perfect for sparking creativity (and maybe some giggles). Kids can pick their own sweater, choose the tackiest ...

If you’ve been hearing the term 504 plan and wondering what it is, how it works, or if your child might need one, you’re not alone. A 504 plan is one of the most misunderstood tools in education. Has ...

Study skills don’t always come naturally, especially for students with ADHD, executive functioning struggles, or other learning challenges. The good news? Explicit teaching and practice can help these ...

When your child struggles with ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, or executive functioning, the simple act of taking notes in class can become overwhelming. However, note-taking is an essential academic ...