Special Diets at School
While some pre-school through 12th grade schools might be accommodating to students with special diets, others might not be. Do not count on them to be accommodating. It could be...
Special Needs
Check It Out! Products You Can Use: Toys Bring Back to School Success
Toys Bring Back to School Success As summer is ending and the back to school ads are starting to appear, it’s time to get organized for a successful new school...
TIPS to Keep on Top of Your Child’s IEP
Once your child’s IEP is written, you may feel like you can breathe a sigh of relief, especially if it’s been a difficult process to get an Individualized Education Program...
Autism Fitness in My Classroom
Autism Fitness When we enjoy performing a particular activity, it is likely that we will do it often. Finding ways to create reinforcing active environments provides a positive experience for...
Real Moms Share: Geri Booth “Hurricane Taylor”
Geri Booth is a special mother who contributed to this issue’s “Real Moms Share” section. We asked her to give us an insight into herself, as well as into her...
ABOUT ME: Communication & Choice Making Guide
Communication and choice making skills are something most of us take for granted. If you think about how you interact with friends, family and work colleagues, much of it revolves...
School Tools for Success
School Tools for Success Back to school means new clothes to address that summer growth spurt, changing seasons, and a fresh start. It also means easing into a new routine,...
2014 Cover Winner: Mariana Pacheco
Mariana Pacheco Our “cover-girl” is 4 year old Mariana Pacheco. She comes from a large family of 5 brothers and 3 sisters. Mariana has been diagnosed with severe autism, sensory...
How to Effectively Communicate on Your Child’s Behalf (Parent and Professional Tips)
How to Effectively Communicate on Your Child’s Behalf I am by no means an expert in this area; however, on the subject of effective communication with a child’s teacher, I...
Special Education & Parenting Classics
Special Education & Parenting Classics: Parenting classics that are informative, inspiring and will surely help expand your parenting skills Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy, 2nd Edition by Pam Wright &...
