School Years

How to Set Clear Goals and Plan Naturally

#30: How to set clear goals and plan naturally [Click to Listen to Podcast] As parents of children with special needs, we have to be able to not only set...

How to Help Your Child Cope With Incontinence At School

Returning to school can be an exciting time as kids are ready to learn new things and see their friends again. However, it can also be a source of stress...

Special Education: The Pros and Cons of Public vs. Private School

Back-To-School | Special Education: The Pros and Cons of Public vs. Private School Parents and Professionals share their experiences and perspective on the pros and cons of Public School vs....

Family-School Collaboration Focusing on Quality of Life for All

Back-To-School | Family-School Collaboration focusing on the quality of life for all [Click to Listen to Podcast] In this episode, Meme Heineman, Ph.D in special education, and Kimberli Breen discuss...

Start the New School Year on the Right Foot!

New School Year You and your child do not have to dread the first day of school. There are many things that you can do to ease the anxiety and...

7 Apps for Students with Special Needs Back to School Success!

7 Apps for Back to School Success! Work smarter, not harder this school year. For students with special needs, transitioning back into a school routine can be challenging. Whether it...

Public School vs. Private School: The Pros and Cons

Public School vs. Private School One of the hardest decisions parents can make is where to send their child to school. The government funds both public and charter schools. You...

Setting Children up for Success: Using Precorrection Effectively

Using Precorrection Effectively Imagine beginning a new and challenging position without a job description. Imagine going whitewater rafting without being told what was going to occur. How would you perform?...

Healthy Eating Options for Fueling Your Child

Healthy Eating Options “You’ve likely heard the old adage before: ‘You are what you eat!’ When I ask my students about their breakfast, I often hear responses like ‘A Pop...

Improving Behavior in Special Needs Children with Visual Strategies

Using Visual Strategies To Improve Behavior Children with special needs sometimes have difficulty remembering what is expected of them or deciphering cues from their social and physical environment. Frustration and...