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How Can Visual Learning Support Kids with Autism?
Not everyone is an auditory learner! However, there's a powerful tool that has proven to be immensely beneficial for kids with autism:...

DJ Nicholson
Mar 13, 20242 min read


Top Ten Essential Learning Supports for Autistic Kids!
You asked! So here goes... Visual Supports: Visual schedules, charts, and cues help autistic kids understand routines and expectations...

DJ Nicholson
Feb 17, 20242 min read


The Importance of Expression and Learning Engagement for Kids with Autism
"I know what he means." WHAT?! HOW?! Every child needs a voice. Every child. That means for a child with autism who does not have a...

DJ Nicholson
Feb 3, 20243 min read


IEP Secrets from an Insider
Are a IEPs a bit... combative? Wonder what they are thinking on the other side of the table? Curious how you can create a world where...

DJ Nicholson
Jan 7, 20241 min read


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...

DJ Nicholson
Nov 17, 20232 min read


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...

DJ Nicholson
Nov 3, 20233 min read


"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...

DJ Nicholson
Sep 22, 20232 min read


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....

DJ Nicholson
Aug 24, 20233 min read


Artificial Intelligence: What's the Big Deal?
Such a "controversial" topic: Artificial Intelligence. The Oxford Dictionary defines artificial intelligence (AI) as "the theory and...

DJ Nicholson
Jul 26, 20233 min read


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...

DJ Nicholson
Jul 14, 20232 min read


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...

DJ Nicholson
Jun 5, 20232 min read


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...

DJ Nicholson
Dec 9, 20222 min read


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...

DJ Nicholson
Oct 19, 20221 min read


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...

DJ Nicholson
Sep 15, 20221 min read


"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...

DJ Nicholson
Aug 12, 20222 min read


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...

DJ Nicholson
Jul 24, 20222 min read


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...

DJ Nicholson
Jul 10, 20221 min read


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...

DJ Nicholson
Mar 18, 20222 min read


Inclusive Playgrounds
Playgrounds are the community gathering places of childhood. They're filled with all types of activities: swings, slides, ladders,...

DJ Nicholson
Dec 29, 20211 min read
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