While a mood disorder and severe ADHD are the reasons for much of his behavior, I have come to learn that the ways we respond to his behavior and structure his days account for just as much––or more.
Categories: Education & Schools
How I finally got past my desire to force the relationship between my sons into a non-existent and unfair box.
Categories: Family Support
It’s very important to find support. The best group for the job is other mothers of kids with disabilities.
Categories: Family Support
Homeschooling may sound daunting, but here are some great tips for successfully homeschooling your child with a disability.
Categories: Education & Schools
Having a plan will help your child with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) have a successful start to the new school year.
Categories: Education & Schools
Post-Secondary Goals in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) are much different from IEP goals. But often, parents do not realize their importance in helping our children achieve success after high school.
Categories: Transition to Adulthood
The graduation cliff will get here faster than you think. Have you planned ahead for your child’s future? Is your child ready to take the leap?
Categories: Transition to Adulthood
Teaching children with disabilities to notice environmental cues is one strategy to teach more independence. Here are some strategies for doing so.
Categories: Family Support
Children with intellectual disabilities have a greater chance of being involved in unsafe sexual situations than many other kids. They experience abuse at much higher rates than children without disabilities. Here are some resources to help parents teach their kids how to stay safe.
Categories: Family Support
All of our children are special and unique, but siblings need accurate information on the disability and what having a sibling with a disability means to them. They also need as much attention as your child with a disability.
Categories: Family Support