Winter break is coming. And if you’re like most of us, that means juggling meltdowns, sibling squabbles, and trying to sneak in something that looks remotely like self-care before you lose your mind. ...

It’s really ironic that I’m presenting an article on impulse control because it is something I struggle with myself. Thankfully, I have improved this skill as I’ve aged. And, my impulse control ...

Are you looking for Christmas apps that are both fun and educational? Well, I was and found it nearly impossible to get a good list. So I went digging and found my own. From Christmas social stories ...

Discover practical resources and support for families of children with disabilities, including tips on accessing services, inclusive activities, and building a supportive community.

Ok, so social media has been in a tizzy for the past week over this. Here’s what we know so far, as far as the possible OSEP shutdown and the Special Education Layoffs. This is longer than I had ...

In Your IEP Playbook: A Parent’s Guide to Confident Advocacy, disability parent and special education advocate Lisa Lightner delivers a practical guide for parents and caregivers of children with ...

As an advocate, I’m always on the lookout for innovative ways to help my clients. That includes being collaborative with IEP teams and bringing ideas to the table. That’s why I’m excited to share with ...

As parents, we want our children to succeed in every aspect of their lives. We enroll them in the best schools, provide them with various extracurricular activities, and constantly encourage and ...

Work completion is a crucial executive function skill for students to learn as it plays a significant role in their academic and personal lives. For students with disabilities, however, completing ...

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 ...

One of the greatest IDEA misunderstandings among parents is the concept of Unilateral Placements. There is a lot of misinformation about them, how to do a unilateral placement and so on. A lot of this ...