The Power of Inclusion: Creating a Classroom Where Every Child Thrives
Imagine a classroom buzzing with energy, where every student feels valued, supported, and challenged. This isn't just a dream; it's the...
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DJ Nicholson
- Apr 27
- 1 min
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
- Apr 10
- 3 min
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
- Feb 11
- 2 min
What Are You Celebrating Today?
We're celebrating puppies! I am so blessed to be able to spend my professional life doing what means the most to me. One of my favorite...
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DJ Nicholson
- Feb 3
- 3 min
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 7
- 1 min
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 12, 2023
- 3 min
Including Kids with Autism Spectrum: Anthony
Five-year old Anthony truly was one of my most favorite students ever. He saw the world through a unique lens, with a lot of wonder,...
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DJ Nicholson
- Nov 26, 2023
- 3 min
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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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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