17 GIFs that perfectly sum up an IEP meeting The other day on Facebook I asked my followers to describe their last IEP meeting in one Gif. The responses were hilarious! It was only intended to be a Facebook chat thread to amuse us on a Friday, but I thought I’d share some of them […]
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{LRE~Least Restrictive Environment} What IEP Parents Need to Know.
LRE Many parents are unaware of this right or principle of special education. I often say that most parents come to me with nothing more than a gut feeling that something isn’t right. LRE is definitely one of those things. Least Restrictive Environment is essential to our kids’ well being. We have seen the abuse […]
7 Myths and Facts about requesting an IEP Meeting.
How and When to Request an IEP Meeting This one should be filed under “blog posts I never thought I’d have to do.” I never realized how much misinformation there is surrounding asking for an IEP meeting. So I’m going to sort it out for–the myths and facts. When you can (and should) ask for […]
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3 Easy Steps to a 504 Plan for your Child.
How to get a 504 Plan Before I get to the steps of how to ask for a 504 plan for your child, I feel the need to get on my soapbox for a moment. If you don’t want to read my rant, feel free to skip past the photo. Ok, so here goes. 504s often […]
27 Measurable IEP Goals for Executive Functioning | Accommodations | Apps | Strategies |
{Executive Functioning} IEP Goals | Accommodations | Apps | Strategies | Welcome to Everything Executive Functioning! This should have everything you need for your child’s Executive Functioning issues and their IEP. In here you will find Executive Functioning IEP Goals, IEP accommodations, apps that address Executive Functioning deficits and strategies for including EF in your […]
{ADHD} Ultimate Guide to Accommodations for an IEP or 504.
ADHD Accommodations for a 504 or IEP It is estimated that 5-12% of all American kids have some type of ADHD. If you found this Accommodations Guide, chances are you have a child or student with ADHD. So I’m not going to go into the different types of ADHD and all that. This is going […]
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{National Constitution Center} What to know before you go!
National Constitution Center Today was our first visit to the National Constitution Center. It’s been on my list of things to do and I’m glad an opportunity came up that encouraged me to go. As a special needs parent, I’m sure I experience the same anxieties in these situations that you’ve experienced. You’re worried about […]
The Disability Moms video everyone is talking about.
Sick Kids Mom Video Have you seen this video from Sick Kids in Canada? All I can say is…wow. I seriously almost lost my lunch. It was that emotional and gut-wrenching for me. It hit a little too close to home for me, I could relate to it a bit too much. Grab some tissues. […]
{National Archives in Washington, DC} 7 Reasons you Should Visit this American gem.
National Archives in Washington, DC Washington, DC is my second favorite city. Maybe my first-favorite. It’s so hard! I love Philadelphia because it feels like home to me and I love all the history, but I love DC because it has history and what is happening today. It’s a city with great energy. I look […]
{Cheap Books} 7 Ways to Bring More Books Into Your Home.
Cheap Books! Marie Kondo be damned! No, I mean that nicely. I’m sure she’s a lovely person. And I heed lots of her advice. But not when it comes to books. In fact, a new study suggests that homes with ample libraries can arm children with skills that persist into adulthood. Surrounding our children with […]
15 Easy DIY Bird Feeders and Bird Activities for Kids.
DIY Bird Feeders and Activities for Kids Calling all bird nerds! Here is a huge list of Backyard Bird feeders and bird watching activities for kids. A great way to get your kids to appreciate and conserve nature is to engage them in bird watching, have them build a bird feeder or other fun activities. […]
6 common medications that are poisonous for pets.
Medicines that are poisonous for pets. I came across this list the other day and thought I’d share. It was a brochure at my vet’s office. Since many families living with disabilities also live with a full medicine cabinet, it’s good information to have. We need to know which medications are particularly dangerous for your […]