One great thing that came out of the 2016 election is that more citizens are engaged in the political process. We’re making great progress as a disability voting bloc. However, not all candidates are ...

Parents, let’s just put it out there. Sometimes we are so focused on getting our kids’ needs met (and justifiably so!) that we forget that there are two or three other points of view out there. Our ...

So, you suspect your child or a student in your classroom may need special education services. What happens next? Let's break ...

Hey there, parents! Buckle up, because today we’re diving into the world of Gestalt Language Processing (GLP) and Hyperlexia. The terms are often used interchangeably but they are not the same. If you ...

If your child is being evaluated for Early Intervention or Special Education Services, you may be introduced to the terms ‘receptive language skills’ or ‘expressive language skills.’ As humans, we all ...

This question is one that I answer all the time. And mind you, I don’t have an answer for you. But if you’re asking–which is better an IEP or a 504? I can at least help you understand what each will ...

Let’s talk about a topic that makes some people squirm, and for others, it’s the very thing they need to hear: grieving your child’s disability diagnosis. National Grief Awareness Day is observed ...

One of the most frustrating parts of my job as an advocate is knowing or remembering the little detaily things about special education laws for the various states. I actually live in the little corner ...

Have you heard of being a special education surrogate parent? The slang for it is actually educational surrogate, and the special education or IEP part is assumed. Many times parents ask me how they ...

Hey there, IEP parent! I have been in your shoes (see what I did there?). I am on this same journey, as I am a parent to a disabled child myself. And now, in addition to being a blogger since 2008, I ...