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If you’re a parent of a child with special needs, you know this truth better than anyone:Progress rarely comes in a straight line.There are slow

Every year, when IEP season approaches, parents everywhere feel a familiar mix of nerves, hope, and exhaustion. Even when things have been going well… even

If there’s one thing I’ve learned from being on both sides of the table, it’s this: When parents and teachers communicate often, children succeed more.

One of the most powerful lessons I’ve learned—both as an educator and as a parent—is that success doesn’t happen in isolation.It happens when parents and

Some days, progress feels easy to see.  A new word. A new skill. A good report from school. And then there are other days.  Days

In my last post, I talked about how life skills can—and should—be included in an IEP. But the truth is, independence doesn’t only happen at

When most people think of an IEP, the first things that come to mind are reading, writing, and math. Academic goals often dominate the conversation.

When our son was young, most of the conversations we had with teachers and specialists focused on academics—letters, numbers, colors, shapes, and early reading skills.

Recently, I was introduced to an upcoming book about autism and driving—and I promised to write a post sharing what I’ve learned along the way,