Halloween Fun Obstacle Course
Halloween Fun Halloween is slowly approaching, and the children are getting excited to engage in fun seasonal activities. As a physical educator, I’ve seen the aftermath of kids experiencing hyperactive...
Practical Tips
Let’s Talk Inclusive Classrooms
What Makes a Classroom Inclusive? Children with disabilities have a right to a public education and to be part of the general education classroom. Federal legislation makes it clear that...
Let’s Talk: Inclusive Playgrounds
Inclusion Looks like a fun play date at the Park. (See what our models are wearing) Click on the model’s name to find out what they’re wearing. A BIG thank...
Ask “Sandwich” Questions
Partnering with your child’s school is essential, and this great tip from ParentCompanion.org will help the school personnel feel like they are part of your child’s team. What is a...
Small Steps to Help Your Loved One Progress
Help your loved one progress As families, we are always looking for the ‘big win,’ but they are hard to come by. And to feel like we are making progress,...
How to Create a Calming Closet: How we did it!
Calming Closet We asked Mr. Alex (as he is often called) to provide us with suggestions and ideas on how to makeover a storage closet into a calming closet for...
Summer Goals and Fun!
While summer represents a time for fun, it can also unearth challenges. Sometimes, togetherness is not always blissful, boredom can lead to destructive behaviors and a break from learning can...
20 Positive Affirmations to Remind Your Child They Are Loved
Positive Affirmations Kind words of encouragement and affirmation from parents are an important part of making sure your little one has a healthy sense of self. Keep these words of...
How Technology Aids Families with Disabilities
We live in a world where technological advances are an everyday occurrence. We can see this in advertisements, scholarly journal articles, the news, and even social media. For disabled persons,...
From Special to Ordinary
How do we help your loved one shift from the “special” to the “ordinary”? Special classrooms, programs and groups. Our family members with developmental disabilities are forced to live a...
