COVID 19 | Coronavirus I’ve been a wreck this past week. Since I have GAD, I do a lot of self-talk. I know that my internal mechanisms aren’t always the greatest when it comes to evaluating risk. And with this COVID-19 coronavirus thing, I’ve had to just turn off the TV. (more on that later) […]
Disability Resources for Families
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Your Child has a Disability, now what? 12 Action Steps for Parents.
Your Child has a Disability. Welcome! None of us expected to be here, but here we are. And I’m here to tell you, that even if your child has a disability, you are still going to have a rich, rewarding, full and enjoyable life. I mean that! Please don’t let anyone suck you down into […]
10 Free Visual Timers for Kids and Autism.
Visual Timers It’s a fancy name for clock. Ha, just kidding. They aren’t all necessarily clocks. Usually a fancy version of a clock if it only had the second hand. Many kids need visual timers. They serve as a sensory or visual reminder of time. What goes around, comes around, right? Analog Clocks are sexy […]
When to Worry about the Flu and your Child | Disabled | Non-Verbal
Flu Warning Signs This is the worst flu season in over a decade. I have many friends who had the flu go through their entire house. It’s stressful enough to worry about the flu and our typical children and ourselves. Add in disabilities, medically fragile, medically complex and it’s a wonder how some of us […]
3 Easiest, Free, Printable Weekly Meal Plan Templates for Moms.
Meal Planner I don’t know about you, but summers around here tend to be a free for all. All my organization, scheduling, meal planning, bedtimes…it all pretty much goes out the window. It’s nice for a while. But when school starts and cooler temperatures come, I also look forward to getting back into a routine. […]
14 Tips for Writing an OCR Complaint that gets Noticed | IEP | 504
OCR Complaint I know, we complain too much. What can I say, it’s a complaints-based system. One of the remedies that parents have in special education is to file a complaint with your Office of Civil Rights. It’s easy, and it’s not. But, don’t be intimidated. One of the ways you can create change is […]