Six Tips to Empower Parents in the IEP Process and Get Involved in Your Kid's Best Learning!
Being a parent of a kid with autism or other disability can make the whole Individual Education Program (IEP) process feel pretty daunting.
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DJ Nicholson
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My Kid Needs More Support in School. What Do I Do?
Every kid should get what they need to be successful in school regardless of disability or neurodivergence.
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Early Intervention for Kids with Autism, ADHD, and Other Support Needs
Don’t wait…
When it comes to supporting kids with autism, ADHD, or other developmental challenges, early intervention is key.
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Grace, Gratitude, and a Bit of Grit
As an educational coach that supports moms of neurodivergent child with high support needs, I have seen firsthand the rollercoaster...
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Lessening the Overwhelm: A Parent's Guide to IEPs and Educational Coaching
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Yet Another "Ism": Ableism is a Barrier to Inclusion
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DJ Nicholson
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What is Instructional Modification?
What do these 4 words have in common? Adaptation Alteration Variation Difference They are all synonyms for the word modification and...
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DJ Nicholson
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Presuming Competence: It Only Takes One Person...
Imagine if we believed that all children, regardless of disability or learning difference, were capable of great things? Of learning? ...
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DJ Nicholson
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DJ Nicholson
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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
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
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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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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, 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 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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