Supporting Teen Behavior and Loving Relationships What happened to my loving, cooperative child? Many parents of children with special needs find themselves frustrated when their tried-and true strategies stop working...
I have attended countless IEP meetings and worn various hats: mother, friend, advocate, and professional. The most difficult were, without a doubt, those IEP meetings for my (now 20-year-old) daughter....
Stress is a universal phenomenon that affects all human beings in some way, shape or form. At some level, everyone is dealing with stress. It is the body’s natural response...
Successful Trips to the Dentist It is estimated that approximately 20% of adults fear dental treatment to the point that they put off necessary visits. Children with disabilities may be...
Starting Your Day off Right: Making the Most of Morning Routines We start each day with two simple words, “Good morning”, in the hopes of giving our children a positive...
Reading and Writing Help for Struggling Students Most of the students I have worked with seem to struggle the most with reading and writing skills. The struggle seems to overlap...
Avoid Overwhelm When my son, Tim, was one day old, I looked down at him in my arms and felt petrified. He was tiny and helpless. I wondered how I’d...
As parents, we often say things like, “I just wish my child would ____ (e.g., get ready on time, put away his things, finish her homework)”. Establishing expectations involves letting...
Children with learning disabilities often experience constant challenges at school. They experience frustration with increasing complexity of school work and constant demands of reading throughout all of their subject matter....
Dealing with Changes in School Routines During the Holiday Season For many households, the holiday season is a time filled with changes in routine, which can be stressful for both...
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