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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,

If you’ve ever walked out of an IEP meeting thinking, “I wish I had said that”—you’re not alone. The truth is, IEP meetings can be

Feeling overwhelmed at IEP meetings? Learn how to advocate for your child with confidence. Get practical tips from an educator and parent who has been on both sides of the table.

Understanding Your Child’s Perspective in Special Education One of the most important special education parenting lessons I’ve learned—both as an educator and as a parent—is

Being a parent of a child with special needs means you wear a hundred hats, advocate, teacher, scheduler, nurse, therapist, comforter.Some days, you do it