An IEP is a living document, a roadmap for your kid's learning for the foreseeable future. It's not a" set-it-and-forget-it" deal. As a parent, you are an invaluable, essential member of the IEP team, and your continued involvement is critical to ensuring your kid receives the right support to be their most successful, independent self in school.

For parents and teachers of kids with significant autism or cognitive disabilities, reading can sometimes feel like an impossible task.  But it’s not!  High-tech assistive technology tools make reading possible for every child. When we partner the right tools with an assumption that EVERY kid is capable of learning, it really does become possible!

You’ve probably heard it – or even used it yourself (no judgment here, we’ve all been there!) – terms like "high-functioning" or "low-functioning" to describe a child with autism or a learning difference. These labels might seem helpful on the surface, a quick way to “categorize”.

For years, we've often heard kids, particularly those who are neurodivergent or have disabilities, described using terms like "high-functioning" or "low-functioning." While seemingly convenient labels, these categories can paint an incomplete and sometimes damaging picture of a kid's unique strengths and challenges. Thankfully, a more nuanced and, frankly, more respectful way of understanding our kids is gaining traction: focusing on individual support needs.

Think outside the box! Inclusion isn't a one-size-fits-all approach. Don't hesitate to suggest creative ideas and advocate for practices that truly support your child's meaningful engagement.

As the current school year concludes, it's a great time to reflect on successes. Before fully embracing the summer break, take time to consider how to best support your neurodivergent kid in the upcoming academic year.

As the school year winds down, a new topic often comes up in IEP meetings: Extended School Year (ESY) services. You might be wondering, "What exactly is ESY, and is it something my child needs?"

Before you pack away the backpacks and celebrate the break, there's one important piece of business that deserves your attention: your kid's Individualized Education Program (IEP).

Is your child always losing things or forgetting assignments? These challenges often stem from executive functioning deficits.

But what do you do when a kid is an emergent writer? They might not yet be ready for a traditional pencil.

While this recount is from 1985, this practice of insisting that EVERY child do EVERYTHING the SAME way is still happening! What was the

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