Adapted Phy. Ed. Is It in Your Child’s IEP? It Should Be.
Several years ago I was working with one of my in-home athletes and his visiting uncle asked “Doesn’t he get gym at school?” I assumed the answer was, as it...
Disabilities
Tiny Light Harrison
This Tiny Light has big dreams. Though he is ten years old, Harrison was only recently diagnosed with autism, ADHD, anxiety disorder and silent seizures. While it was tough to...
Tiny Light Emily
Meet nine year old, Emily, has the incredible ability to make people smile whether they are family members, friends, or complete strangers. This music-loving girl enjoys doing actions to songs...
Tiny Light Emma
Meet Tiny Light Emma. This sweet, seven year old is very social and loves those around her, especially her three brothers, Ryan, Matthew, and William. She loves gymnastics (or “jumping...
Did You Know About, or See, the Special Needs 101 Infographic?
The USC Rossier School of Education, in honor of Special Education Month, created the following infographic (only showing a portion) as an introduction to this rapidly growing field. It provides...
Planning for Your Special Child’s Future: It’s Never “Too Early” to Start!
Planning for your Special Child’s Future: It’s never “too early” to start! As administrators of two transition programs, we are often asked by parents “How can I best help my...
Tiny Light Kylie
Tiny Light Kylie is so good at making friends. She is greeted at school every morning with a row of classmates waiting to give her hugs. This beautiful five-year-old girl...
Relationship Rescue: Responding to Negative Comments
Question: How should I respond to negative comments about my child? Advice: I can’t believe how the summer flies by. School is right around the corner. I can’t help but...
Pablo Piccaso
Did you know that some of the world’s most creative and innovative people have ADHD or some type of learning disability? Pablo Piccaso was born in 1881. Picasso’s father, who...
Tiny Light Angel
Tiny Light Angel Tiny Light Angel has the perfect name – she truly is an angel and inspiration to everyone she meets. While this brave 16-year-old spends much of her...
