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When most people think about disability, they picture challenges that can be seen. A child using a wheelchair, wearing glasses, or using...

When it comes to writing an IEP, the goals are at the heart of the plan. They outline what a student is working toward and guide the...

Executive functions are the mental skills children use to plan, organize, start tasks, manage time, and regulate emotions. When a child...

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how individuals perceive and communicate in the world. It...

For students with disabilities, a well-thought-out emergency plan can be the difference between chaos and calm, between fear and safety....

A few years ago, I started to shift the way I thought about support—both as an educator and as a parent of neurodivergent children. What...

I recently went to Willow Bend Park, a new accessible park in Loveland, Colorado, with my family. It was an amazing experience to see all...

In Colorado, families are not limited to enrolling their children in their neighborhood schools. Thanks to the state's robust School...

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a scientifically validated approach rooted in the principles of learning and behavior. Since its...

Every child follows their own unique path—but noticing early patterns in growth is essential. If your little one isn’t hitting...

As summer approaches, many families look forward to a break from the school routine. However, for some students receiving special...

As parents and advocates for children with disabilities, navigating the world of standardized testing can feel overwhelming. We want our...

In my work supporting families of students with disabilities, I sometimes get questions about 504 plans for post-secondary education. One...

As a parent and advocate, I’ve come to see IEP transition planning as a powerful opportunity. My oldest child has begun the transition...

When we talk about equity in education, we often focus on access to opportunity, inclusive practices, or culturally responsive teaching....

When it comes to supporting children with disabilities, one of the most important, and often overlooked, protections is something called...

As a parent, a former special education teacher, and now an advocate, I’ve sat on all sides of the IEP table. I know how emotional and...

As someone who walks the path of both parent and advocate, I often reflect on how the presence of a disability in one child reshapes the...

A common question I get from families is: “What is compensatory education?” Here’s the simple version: If your child didn’t get the...

When I came across the recent study by Ruby Batz and Sheresa Blanchard, “When Being an Expert May Not Be Enough: Understanding the...