Welcome to Disability Resources for Families.
There is so much helpful information for families like ours. It couldn’t all be possibly contained on one website.
I focus on writing content that focuses on IEPs. But I often do roundups and other resource type posts to link to the many other great resources that are out there.
In Disability Resources for Families category, you will find:
I hope you find what you need here. Thanks for stopping by.
Benefits of Playdough Play Dough is such a great thing for kids and adults. There are many ways to foster development in many skill areas. In looking for benefits of playdough for adults, it really is the same list as children. As far as activities, I don’t worry too much about what is age-appropriate. If …
6 Benefits of PlayDough | 10 Ways to Use PlayDough in Skill Development Read More »
Auditory Processing Disorder Auditory Processing Disorder is actually an umbrella term that describes various issues that affect how the brain perceives and processes what the ears hear. APD is a hearing disorder in which your brain has trouble processing sounds. It is often mistaken for other disorders, can present kids with learning challenges and warrant …
Auditory Processing Disorder | APD | IEP Goals | Accommodations Read More »
Amazon Echo for Disabled People Look, I love reading to my kids. But the thing is, it is never enough for them. One book or chapter turns into 2 or 4 or even more. Imagine if you had someone to help you with this task? It sounds robotic, but I want to try it. This …
Amazon Echo for Disabilities | 8 Alexa Uses for Disabled People | Autism Read More »
Autism Apps It’s kind of hard to remember life without tablets and smartphones, but it did exist. When the iPad was introduced a little over a decade ago, it was revolutionary. And, the autism community and special education community were some of the pioneers in developing apps. Now, our disabled kids, regardless of their issues, …
Best Apps for Autism | ABA | Speech | Social Skills Read More »
Orton Gillingham If your child has dyslexia or is a struggling reader, you may have had someone suggest Orton Gillingham to you. Or perhaps suggested that your child needs to be “in an Orton Gillingham program.” I find that few parents understand what Orton Gillingham is and how it helps children learn to read. So …
Orton Gillingham Approach | What is it? | IEP Tips | Certification Read More »
Guardianship of Developmentally Disabled Adults Let’s face it. This is what keeps us up at night. Nothing has a parent facing their own mortality more than having a child with disabilities. This post is based on an interview I did with a lawyer about legal guardianship for adults with disabilities. This is for all disabilities …
Legal Guardianship for Adults | How to Get Guardianship for Adults with Disabilities Read More »
