Do You Want To Build A Snowman?
Learning math may be quite boring, but add a snowman (to the equation…haha) and the joy of learning comes to life. Building a snowman is always a generational favorite. So,...
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A Complete Guide on Positive Behavior Support for Children With Special Needs
Positive Behavior Support Parenting with PBS: Resolving Children’s Behavior Problems More Effectively and Efficiently Establishing a Positive Family Structure Dealing Effectively with Difficult Situations Finding Common Ground: Working Together to...
Step by Step: Being a Replacement Teacher
In our previous article, ‘Why is Challenging Behavior Happening?’, we examined the circumstances and outcomes that explain why behavioral challenges occur. One of the key take-aways is that, in order...
Kind in the Chaos: Caring for Yourself When You Are a Full-Time Caregiver
Life is hectic these days. I have three kids with assorted special needs, personal goals to achieve, a household to run, distance learning to facilitate, and a cross-country relocation during...
How to Make the Holidays Memorable During COVID
2020 has undoubtedly been a year we will remember, often due to the many changes we have had to undergo around holiday times and special occasions. With the holidays around...
What is Stuttering?
Stuttering is a communication disorder involving disruptions, or “disfluencies,” in a person’s speech. People who stutter may experience: Repetitions (D-d-d-dog), Prolongations (Mmmmmmilk), or Blocks (an absence of sound). People also...
Advocacy: What Does That Word Mean to You?
The word “Advocacy” can mean a lot of different things to different people, however, Advocacy, by definition, is any action that speaks in favor of, recommends, argues for a cause,...
Got Pumpkin Plates? How to Teach Social Distancing Using Pumpkin Plates
Social Distancing Using Pumpkin Plates As we live with the COVID virus, we’ve all been taking proper measures to be safe each time we leave our homes. One guideline that...
Applying for SSI Benefits for a Child With Special Needs
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) If you are the parent of a child with special needs, you will know how much added cost your family experiences, from therapy, medical bills, house...
How to Make Halloween Fun During Covid-19
In the past two years, Covid-19 has put a damper on many activities we take for granted, including summer vacations, school graduations, and now, it looks like Halloween is the...
