Top Ten Essential Learning Supports for Autistic Kids!
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DJ Nicholson
Feb 33 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...
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DJ Nicholson
Jan 71 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...
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DJ Nicholson
Dec 8, 20232 min read
Outdoor Play Supports Learning for Kids with Autism!
As parents, we love to see the magic that happens when our kids step outside and engage with the world around them. For children with...
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DJ Nicholson
Nov 17, 20232 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...
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DJ Nicholson
Nov 13, 20232 min read
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, 20233 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...
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DJ Nicholson
Oct 20, 20233 min read
Understanding Specially Designed Instruction for Your Child with Disabilities
As a parent, you want the very best for your child, especially if they have a disability. You may have come across the term "Specially...
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DJ Nicholson
Oct 18, 20233 min read
Breaking Down Learning Barriers for Children with Disabilities
In an inclusive and diverse society, every child deserves access to quality education, regardless of their abilities or disabilities....
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DJ Nicholson
Sep 22, 20232 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...
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DJ Nicholson
Sep 15, 20233 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20233 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....
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DJ Nicholson
Aug 18, 20232 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 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...
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DJ Nicholson
Jul 20, 20232 min read
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, 20232 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...
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