My Child Needs More Support in School!
Every child should get what they need to be successful in school regardless of disability, learning difference or neurodiversity. For...
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DJ Nicholson
- Nov 17
- 2 min
Special Education “Labels”: Another Barrier to Inclusive Learning
Author’s note: I am not a fan of "labels". I have seen over the course of my years in special education, so many instances of...
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DJ Nicholson
- Nov 13
- 2 min
What is the Least Restrictive Environment in Education?
Let’s dig a little deeper into a critical element addressed in your child’s IEP that impacts the location and often, the quality, of...
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DJ Nicholson
- Nov 3
- 3 min
Learning Through the Lens of Equity
Equity. It's a word seen often in the news and social media in conjunction with diversity, equity, and belonging. Some might say "it's...
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DJ Nicholson
- Sep 22
- 2 min
"My Child Is 'All Over the Place' and Can't Focus!
As parents, we're always curious about the various ways our children develop and grow. One important aspect of your child's development...
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DJ Nicholson
- Aug 24
- 3 min
Empowering Every Child: The Vital Importance of Learning Tools for Kids with Disabilities
In a world that thrives on diversity, it's essential that we create an inclusive environment for every child to grow, learn, and succeed....
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DJ Nicholson
- Aug 13
- 2 min
Support and Supercharge Executive Functioning!
Let's get creative when considering how to support kids that struggle with executive functioning. Have you ever felt like you're...
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DJ Nicholson
- Jul 26
- 3 min
Artificial Intelligence: What's the Big Deal?
Such a "controversial" topic: Artificial Intelligence. The Oxford Dictionary defines artificial intelligence (AI) as "the theory and...
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DJ Nicholson
- Jul 14
- 2 min
Is Using Assistive Technology Cheating?!
Picture this: Your students are taking a 10 question quiz to determine what they have learned about your lesson on the Inner Planets of...
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DJ Nicholson
- Jun 5
- 2 min
Check the box YES for Assistive Technology!
Assistive technology (AT) is an important consideration for any child with a disability. In addition to the consideration needed at...
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DJ Nicholson
- Jan 27
- 2 min
"I know what he means." WHAT?! HOW?!
Every child needs a voice. Every child. That means for a child with a cognitive disability who does not have a voice that...
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DJ Nicholson
- Dec 9, 2022
- 2 min
Is It Really Learning "Loss"? Let's Re-Frame It.
Since the onset of the pandemic, we have been hearing the phrase learning loss in regards to children's experiences in school. But does...
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DJ Nicholson
- Oct 19, 2022
- 1 min
Teachable Moment: "We Don't Do That Here."
How do we ever decide that a child does not belong at a school? The sad fact is that it still happens all the time. "There is another...
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DJ Nicholson
- Sep 15, 2022
- 1 min
Want a Confident Child?
Who wouldn't want a confident child? A child who feels good about their choices, their ability to make decisions, and have some freedom...
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DJ Nicholson
- Aug 12, 2022
- 2 min
"Where is My Child's Teacher?"
In 2019, 44 states reported special education teacher shortages to the federal government. This school year, that number jumped to 48...
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DJ Nicholson
- Jul 24, 2022
- 2 min
Making a Shift in Definition
I would like to think that the definition of words which are often used to define something negative can be reconsidered. To look at the...
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DJ Nicholson
- Jul 10, 2022
- 1 min
A, B, C, D, or E for Exceptionality
Brace yourselves... Florida School grades are out... It's always an exciting time to find out your school's grade, right? Is my school...
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DJ Nicholson
- Mar 25, 2022
- 2 min
It Only Took One Person to Notice...
Imagine if we all presumed competence? As a child in the 1970s, I grew up a couple of towns over from one of the local state...
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DJ Nicholson
- Mar 18, 2022
- 2 min
Redefining the Word "Pencil"
As someone who truly appreciates a good #2 pencil, the traditional pencil is my tool of choice when I am writing and has been since I was...
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DJ Nicholson
- Dec 29, 2021
- 1 min
Inclusive Playgrounds
Playgrounds are the community gathering places of childhood. They're filled with all types of activities: swings, slides, ladders,...
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