Many children with disabilities and special health care needs can have a hard time dealing with big changes in their lives. This is especially true in a public health crisis, natural disaster or other emergencies.
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I am so excited I can hardly stop thinking about the possibilities that lie ahead. Advocating for change to John’s IEP is rarely a walk in the park. But the first step was not as challenging as expected; now we wait.
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Leigh is in her final years of public school and is preparing for the transition to adult life. One of her transition goals is to have a job doing something she likes.
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Time flies! My daughter, Dakota, is in middle school now. Along the way, she’s pursued her interests with the support of her teachers and friends.
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My daughter, Alex, has loved being a Girl Scout. She has been included in her troop and experienced the Girl Scout Promise firsthand.
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When you have a kid with neurodiversity, it may leave them feeling like they are not accepted in the outside world. Here’s how you can remind them how important they are.
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I’ve come to realize that for me and my family, life is imperfectly beautiful. While we did not choose the life we’ve been given, we embrace it. We even celebrate it!
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Our son—who has ADHD, autism and a couple of other diagnoses—goes to a school that prides itself on being inclusive. But what does “inclusive” mean in practice?
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How one young man with some challenges goes to work and gains confidence, skills and purpose.
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Individualized Education Program (IEP) can mean different things to different people. Here are three interpretations of the acronym “IEP.”
Categories: Family Support, Education & Schools