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...]
How do I check if a teacher or therapist is qualified?
How to check if your child's teacher or therapist is qualified. "How do I check if a teacher or therapist is qualified?""I bet she's not even qualified!"I hear questions and sentiments like … [Read more...]
12 Seizure Action Plans for your IEP
Seizure Action Plan I could handle the not talking. I could handle the stimming. I could handle the developmental delays.And the picky eating, and the clumsiness due to poor motor planning, and … [Read more...]
10 DOs and 10 Don’ts for your IEP Meeting.
It's your first IEP meeting. Or maybe your 50th. My Facebook group. Right now I think it has over 30,000 members and we add dozens each day. And still at least once or twice a week, a new member pops … [Read more...]
{IEP Meetings} The Secret that will have you Stop Stressing over them. Yes, really.
IEP Meeting Stress I was waiting in the lobby. Mom pulled into the parking lot, made her way towards me."I'm so nervous!" she whispered."Don't be. We got this." And we did.My mind drifted … [Read more...]
10 Common Mistakes that Parents make during the IEP Process. {but you can fix!}
Parent Mistakes in the IEP Process Raise your hand if you just LOVE going to IEP meetings. (waits) No one? Raise your hand if you drink a bottle of wine the evening of an IEP meeting? A-ha! There, … [Read more...]