Advocacy Skills Development

Introduction Advocating for a child in school can feel overwhelming, but parents who learn advocacy skills can help their child get the support they need. Schools have rules about special education, and parents who understand these rules can speak up when something is...

Advocating for Your Child with Special Needs: 10 Essential Tips

Navigating the world of special education can feel overwhelming, but as a parent, you are your child’s greatest advocate. This guide provides ten essential tips to empower you in advocating for your child with special needs, ensuring they receive the support and...

Visual Processing Disorder Defined

Visual Processing Disorder (VPD) and Dyslexia are two distinct conditions that can significantly impact a child’s ability to learn, particularly in reading and other academic tasks. While both conditions affect how a person processes information, they do so in...

LRE & Non-Academics

Navigating Inclusion Beyond the Classroom When we discuss the education of children with disabilities, it’s important to know about the “Least Restrictive Environment” (LRE) concept. This idea is really important and it’s a big part of a law...

Braille: Time For A Comeback!

September 30, 2018|ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, SPECIAL EDUCATION, VISUAL IMPAIRMENT (VI) My son, Joseph, Brailled this birthday card for me. Though there are several versions of the alphabet for the visually impaired like the Moon Alphabet,  Gall’s...