The Special Ed Preschool to Kindergarten Transition When you hear most special ed folks discuss "transition" most of the time they are talking about the older transition when the child is either … [Read more...]
Most parents don’t know these 7 things about IEPs.
Overcoming IEP Thought Hurdles. Hurdles slow you down. If you know they are there, you can run faster than if you don't know they are there. But if you know that they are there, and have the … [Read more...]
Why your IEP needs a Vision Statement. {Free Workbook!}
An IEP Vision Statement is one of the best things you can do for your child. It's called the Black Hole of 21. Once you are comfortably settled into the IEP world and get to know other moms, you'll … [Read more...]
A Parent’s Guide to Stopping Bullying at School. {especially for IEP students!}
How to Stop Bullying at School. Bullying. I hate it. It's gross and happens everywhere-on the bus, at school. My standard disclaimer is that I am not an attorney, nor do I play one on the Internet. … [Read more...]
Do I have to share my child’s medical records with the IEP team?
My school asked me to sign a release form! I can't believe that I am even doing a blog post on this topic. But it's only Tuesday and it has already come up three times in our Facebook group. Here's … [Read more...]
Taking your Disabled Child to the Dentist: What you need to know about restraint.
Taking your Disabled Child to the Dentist Taking a disabled child to the dentist. On a good day, with a non-disabled person with no communication issues and no dental issues, we still dread going. … [Read more...]