As a parent, you have probably come up with a great system over the years to understand your child. But, as your child grows and becomes...

While I was teaching high school in a moderate/severe special education class, we focused a great deal on functional skills. To the...

Distance learning is new for many of us this year. Hopefully these tips can help you and the rest of your child’s IEP team make the best...

Help your child start off the school year on the right foot! During my summer IEP special, for $75 I will review your child’s current IEP...

Has your child’s IEP team ever discussed extended school year (also known as ESY)? ESY isn’t available for just anyone; there are...

You made it through the end of this unpredictable school year, and it’s just about time for summer vacation. I hope you are able to have...

Throughout this crisis, schools have done an excellent job of continuing to provide food for the children in their communities. Here is...

Last week I had the pleasure of speaking with the Regional Director of the Gateway Learning Group, an ABA provider in San Diego and other...

I had the opportunity to participate in a webinar yesterday hosted by the Council of Parents, Attorneys, and Advocates (COPAA). Various...

I’d like to take this time to thank all of the educators who are doing their best to figure out this new normal for their students. The...

With distance learning set to begin for schools over the next several days (if it hasn’t already), parents may feel some anxiety...

To all the medical personnel, grocery store workers, first responders, and other essential employees, thank you! Your efforts during this...

California’s department of education recommended recently that schools plan to move to distance learning formats for the remainder of the...

The high school diploma track is one of the options for students with special needs. As a former high school teacher, I know how quickly...

Surprisingly, I have quite a few clients right now who have services (i.e. speech therapy, occupational therapy, 1:1 aide support)...

The least restrictive environment, or LRE, is a term you will hear many times throughout your child’s IEP journey. For some reason,...

It happens to everyone: eventually, your child will be an adult! When your child has special needs, this can be an overwhelming thought....

My baby took his first steps over the weekend! His determination and persistence inspires me. And, of course, this got me thinking about...

You’ve noticed your child is struggling in school. Maybe their teacher has mentioned something, as well. You would LOVE to get them more...

One of the most common concerns I hear from parents is that their child holds it together at school, but at home during homework time the...