I can’t even tell you how many times a parent tells me something like, “Ugh! And the way they respond to him, it just makes him WORSE.” Behavior is by far the most common problem I deal with, as a ...

Whether you’re teaching social-emotional learning or just want to spark meaningful reflection, these kindness-themed writing prompts encourage kids (and adults!) to think about empathy, gratitude, and ...

If you’ve ever had a teacher tell you, “We never see that behavior here,” you might already be familiar with masking....even ...

If you're parenting a non-verbal student, IEP season can feel like trying to decode a language no one taught you. You're not ...

Ever stumble across the phrase “supplemental educational services” in your kid’s IEP and think, What even is that? Is it a ...

In Your IEP Playbook: A Parent’s Guide to Confident Advocacy, disability parent and special education advocate Lisa Lightner delivers a practical guide for parents and caregivers of children with ...

Transition planning is one of the hardest parts of special education paperwork, especially when your student is blind, non-verbal, or requires total care. A few weeks ago, a teacher emailed me asking ...

Ok, so social media has been in a tizzy for the past week over this. Here’s what we know so far, as far as the possible OSEP shutdown and the Special Education Layoffs. This is longer than I had ...

Social media and the internet has been all a-buzz about OSEP being dismantled. However….. so was OSERS! So, let’s take a look at what happened, and what that means for disabled adults. Related: OSEP, ...

Halloween brings a world of textures, colors, and sounds that are perfect for sensory exploration. These non-food Halloween sensory play ideas tap into the magic of the season without the mess of ...