You’re reading your child’s IEP, evaluation report, or behavior plan and suddenly you’re stuck on a phrase that feels ...

Women’s History Month deserves more than a fill-in-the-blank worksheet about Susan B. Anthony and a quick craft project that may or may not survive the ride home in a backpack. That’s why I’m sharing ...

I’m sure if this has happened to you, it sure felt like a gaslighting moment. You have a child. The child sees various doctors and specialists, some of whom have diagnosed the child with autism. Then, ...

While we have come a long way in recognizing and supporting skill deficits in kids, when it comes to learning disabilities, I find that when it comes to executive functioning, issues are too often ...

I never intended to become a Special Education Advocate. I took some IEP training because my disabled son was a toddler and I thought that the information would be good to have. Then, the 2008 ...

Right after the holiday season, I have my eye on one other thing-the PA Farm Show! The 2026 PA Farm Show starts January 10. My boys have never missed a year and love it, so I thought I’d pass along ...

Teaching inference to kids is an essential part of learning to read and comprehend texts. Inference is the ability to draw conclusions based on evidence and reasoning, and it is a skill that kids will ...

Before we get started on things to think about for your middle school IEP or high school IEP, there are a few things parents should know. First, middle school or high school is not a concept addressed ...

As an advocate, I’m always on the lookout for innovative ways to help my clients. That includes being collaborative with IEP teams and bringing ideas to the table. That’s why I’m excited to share with ...

Advocating for your child shouldn’t feel like you’re drowning in a sea of confusing charts and numbers. Yet, for so many parents, the IEP progress monitoring reports they receive feel overwhelming.

One of the more frustrating aspects of “IEP life” is the perceived lack of accountability as far as parents being able to hold schools accountable. Now, I expect some pushback here from school staff, ...

Study skills don’t always come naturally, especially for students with ADHD, executive functioning struggles, or other learning challenges. The good news? Explicit teaching and practice can help these ...