"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
- Sep 15
- 3 min
Understanding Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) for Your Child
As a parent, you want the best education possible for your child, and you've probably heard the term "Free Appropriate Public Education"...
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DJ Nicholson
- Sep 8
- 2 min
Modified Instruction, Now What?!
Alternate learning standards, often referred to as alternate academic achievement standards or alternate assessments, are educational...
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DJ Nicholson
- Aug 31
- 2 min
Empowering Every Child: The Importance of Accommodations for Kids with Disabilities
Imagine going on a treasure hunt where every clue, every challenge, is uniquely tailored to your strengths and abilities. Cool, right? ...
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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 18
- 2 min
Examples & Benefits of Flexible Seating
Flexible seating in the classroom refers to a teaching approach that allows students to have a choice in where and how they sit during...
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DJ Nicholson
- Aug 18
- 2 min
IEP vs. 504 Plan: What Does My Child Need?
So What's the difference? Both of these plans are designed to support students with disabilities in the educational setting, but they...
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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 20
- 2 min
Can't Calculate?... Let's Investigate... Dyscalculia
Never heard of it? Many of us have heard of dyslexia, a learning disability that affects a child's ability to identify speech sounds 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
- Jul 7
- 2 min
Forty-four Percent of Children with Disabilities?!
Forty-four percent of parents of students with cognitive disabilities reported that schools abandoned their child’s legal right to access...
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DJ Nicholson
- Jun 30
- 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
- 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
- Mar 31
- 1 min
The Author's Chair
As an author, you are expected to use a pencil or other writing implement. TRUE or FALSE? NOT TRUE! The correct answer is FALSE. But...
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DJ Nicholson
- Mar 29
- 1 min
A Personal Quest for Accessibility:
COFFEE! Every morning, coffee is a must have. It is part of my morning routine, some of it consumed doing a crossword puzzle, some of it...
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DJ Nicholson
- Mar 9
- 2 min
Quality Education is Not Only for "Some".
Advocating for inclusion for a child with a disability can be a challenging and complex process, but it is crucial to ensure that your...
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DJ Nicholson
- Feb 18
- 2 min
"Flip the Script" on Scripted Teaching and Reading Skill Gaps
As a teacher, wouldn't you like some autonomy when you're providing instruction? Especially if it's Specially Designed Instruction for...
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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 28, 2022
- 2 min
"Looking Good" Since 1975...
According to the US government website about IDEA , disability is "a natural part of the human experience and in no way diminishes the...
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