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
- Oct 18
- 3 min
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
- Oct 6
- 3 min
The Hidden Struggle: How Ableism Affects Children with Disabilities in School
Inclusion and equitable access to education are fundamental principles of a well-rounded society. However, ableism, the discrimination...
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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 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
- 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 23
- 2 min
The "Do-be-do-be-do..." of Inclusion
Which one? What was once a catchy little ditty (think Frank Sinatra) to hum to yourself is now an option on how you view inclusion....
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DJ Nicholson
- Jun 19
- 2 min
Seen and Be Seen...
So many websites. So many people in the photos. But who decides who is seen in the photos? Who decides who is represented in these...
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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
- 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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DJ Nicholson
- Dec 21, 2022
- 1 min
Modification "Cans and Cannots"
What do these 4 words have in common? Adaptation Alteration Variation Difference They are all synonyms for the word modification. They...
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DJ Nicholson
- Dec 15, 2022
- 2 min
Middle Schoolers Get It.
As a collective unit, they are are work in progress, but if you pay close attention, sometimes they show us and teach us what it means to...
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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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