Did this help?So this is one of those posts that has been in my mind for probably at least a year, maybe more. Every year I go to the PA Farm Show (January) and many years we go to the Great Allentown Fair. Each time we go to either of those venues, we visit Folk’s […]
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Earth Day Tips for Moms and Kids~5 simple things every household can do to Save the Planet.
This climate change stuff is no joke. Our planet is in a bad, bad way. By the end of this century, it will be 5-10 degrees warmer. And oil? Forget going to war over oil or religion. We will be warring over water. That’s what our kids and grand kids will be doing. Because our […]
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Why aren’t we talking about this? Wars over Water.
Those of you who follow this blog know that for years I have been an active advocate and lobbyist for kids, particularly for education and special needs. But recently I became aware of an issue that I cannot believe is not at the top of everyone’s radar. (author’s note: this was originally published in 2015 […]
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Considering AngelSense for your school/IEP? Read this first.
Did this help?My friend and fellow advocate Susan loves to tell this story. One morning she woke up and her son was gone. He is mostly non-verbal and autistic. Before panic was able to set in, a neighbor called to say they had found him. He was sitting on their living room couch. It was […]
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Charter Schools and IEPs: Do they have to provide special education?
Did this help?This post about Charter Schools and Special Education has been in my head a while, but I’ve neglected putting it together for several reasons. One is that whenever I post anything that says anything negative about charter schools, I get a ton of hate e-mail. And even if it’s not hate email, I […]
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Social Skills~IEP Goals | Social Thinking | Strategies | Printables
Did this help?Kevin doesn’t have any friends. That’s hard for me to say out loud. He’s 11. He’s never been invited to a sleepover, never invited to a birthday party on his own accord (only family or friends of mine kids), never invited to come over and play at someone’s house. My kids don’t have […]
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{Executive Functioning} IEP Goals | Accommodations | Apps | Strategies |
Did this help?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 IEP. Grab a cup of tea and stay a […]
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Why aren’t we talking about this? Wars over Water.
Those of you who follow this blog know that for years I have been an active advocate and lobbyist for kids, particularly for education and special needs. But recently I became aware of an issue that I cannot believe is not at the top of everyone’s radar. (author’s note: this was originally published in 2015 […]
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Fishing Programs and Opportunities for Kids with Disabilities
Did this help?I grew up in a fishing family. My dad and my brother are both avid fishermen and I married one as well. As a kid, I certainly enjoyed dangling a bobber in the water. As a teen I went on some deep sea trips with my parents and got sea sick. That took […]
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CVI: Cortical Visual Impairment | Characteristics | Treatment | IEP Goals and Accommodations
Did this help?I recently attended a conference so I could educate myself on Cortical Visual Impairment, one of the diagnoses my son has. It was so enlightening and revolutionary, and add in a big heap of mom guilt. When you have a child with multiple disabilities, it can be tough to decide which one to […]
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8 Tips to Prepare for a Vacation with a Special Needs Child.
Vacation! It’s almost summer and when many families hit the road. As I am updating this, it is still in the 40s and miserable. All I’m doing is thinking about warmer weather. I’m a planner by nature, so I’m already planning what we’re going to do, and of course, how I can best prepare for […]
