All About Me Worksheets Sending any young child out into the world is scary. Meeting new teachers can be nerve-wracking for kids, and for moms. Additionally, if we throw in some medical concerns, safety concerns and communication issues, and sometimes its a wonder how we do this. There’s also a pretty high turnover rate in […]
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How to Not Cry at your IEP Meeting.
How to Not Cry at your IEP Meeting. Is it any wonder that Moms cry at IEP Meetings? Pretend I’ve invited you to your child’s school for a meeting. And this meeting will be you and 5-10 people who you do not really know, but in many ways, they hold the keys to your child’s […]
Can a Weighted Blanket actually cause you Back and Hip Pain?
Weighted Blanket Causing Pain Weighted blankets. They seem harmless enough, right? So we started using them. I purchased two for our household. Less than 6 months later, I’m selling them. We are no longer using weighted blankets in our home. So I thought I’d explain why. I did not experience the benefits, but oh boy, […]
How to get Meaningful IEP Data | Examples | Collection | Sheets
IEP Data Collection A few weeks ago, Michelle wrote a post about IEP Progress Monitoring. In that post, she references “collecting data” several times. And, in our Facebook group, you will often hear one of us ask a parent, “What does your data say?” IEP data collection is one of the most difficult concepts that […]
Homework and IEPs | Accommodations and Tips for parents.
Can you get homework accommodations on an IEP? Short answer: YES! I know many families who are tired of the tears, the battles and the general unpleasantness that is homework. Especially if your child has an IEP. So, here are some things to think about, things to look at in your specific situation and accommodations […]
Why IEP Parents Should Never Agree to the “Let’s just Wait and See.”
Let's Just Wait and See. I'd be willing to be … [Read More...] about Why IEP Parents Should Never Agree to the “Let’s just Wait and See.”
Can a Parent Refuse Special Education Services? What happens next?
It doesn't happen as often as it used to, but this … [Read More...] about Can a Parent Refuse Special Education Services? What happens next?
IEP School Refusal | Why it should be Number One Priority for All Schools.
School Refusal Think about this for a minute. … [Read More...] about IEP School Refusal | Why it should be Number One Priority for All Schools.
When the IEP Team Says, “We don’t see that here at school.”
Managing After School Meltdowns Sometimes I … [Read More...] about When the IEP Team Says, “We don’t see that here at school.”