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{IDEA 2004} 8 Things Parents should know about the IEP Laws.

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I D E A: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Several years ago, I was at a fundraiser. It was for an agency that assists disabled people. So, naturally, they had a few people who used the agency speak and give testimonials about how much this agency means to them. I will never forget the story […]

{Child Find} What is it? What does it have to do with IEPs?

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Child Find “That’s a Child Find issue.” “You need to report them for Child Find!” If your child has an IEP and you network with other parents, chances are you have heard these phrases. So what is Child Find? What is Child Find? It’s actually a mandate that is a part of IDEA. And, interestingly…it […]

These 6 Principles of IDEA must be applied at every IEP meeting.

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6 Principles of Special Education I have to open this post with a shout out to blog reader Mike T. He emailed me, as a link to this post and the printable was gone. I searched and searched and sure enough, he was right. So, starting over. Because the 6 Principles of IDEA and Special […]

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{Sensory Diet} What is it? Should it be on your IEP?

Sensory Diet Example When Kevin was in preschool, he had a fall that required stitches. Looking back, I suspect it may have actually been a seizure fall instead of just a clumsy fall, but it’s just one of those things I didn’t know about seizures, but wish I did. Anyway, so I took him down […]

17 Mindfulness Activities for Kids | Music | Books

Mindfulness Meditation for Kids Mindfulness means maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment, through a gentle, nurturing lens. https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/topic/mindfulness/definition Is your brain on overload the way mine is? And your kids’ too? This is why I am looking into mindfulness. To help me with the mental clutter. I’m pretty […]

6 Pretty Cool Things about Parenting a Disabled Child at the Holidays.

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year! I just love this time of year, don’t year? And having kids has made it so much better. Being a disability parent certainly has its ups and downs. I try to maintain a positive outlook and “glass half full” mentality about the whole thing, and I think that […]

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