As parents, we want our children to succeed in every aspect of their lives. We enroll them in the best schools, provide them with various| A Day in our Shoes
Social Awareness You know how when we were little, and you wanted a sleepover with a friend, and one of our parents would come home,| A Day in our Shoes
Thanksgiving is almost here! For most of the world, families anticipate and look forward to this time with happiness. Some of us with special needs,| A Day in our Shoes
Fun and engaging social skills games can boost teenagers' social skills. Designing activities that cater to their age group and interests is crucial. These games| A Day in our Shoes
Evidence Based Games for Social Skills If you go out to bars frequently, or you're in a phase of your life where you're attending a| A Day in our Shoes
Social Emotional Learning Activities 'Ugh!' (and insert eye roll) 'You want to talk about feelings again,' is what my 12-year-old recently groaned. I hope that| A Day in our Shoes
There are many scholars who think social capital is more important than any skill learned, especially for people with disabilities.| A Day in our Shoes
If you're on social media or unless you live under a rock, you've undoubtedly heard adults lamenting and hand-wringing about 'why are kids so soft| A Day in our Shoes
Ask almost any Special Education Advocate, and they'll tell you that Present Levels is the most important section of the IEP. Present Levels has several| A Day in our Shoes
We do so much for our kids, and we mean well. But time marches on, whether we want it to or not. We have to| A Day in our Shoes
It's no secret that many kids with disabilities struggle socially and struggle to build and maintain friendships. When Brian tells me stories of kids at| A Day in our Shoes
Sometimes we get so wrapped up in getting our kids' needs met, we forget to address a Student's Strengths. What are your child's strengths? Grabe| A Day in our Shoes
As if today's parents didn't have enough pressure on them to be perfect parents....and as if some moms aren't already stressed out at the thought| A Day in our Shoes
Positive self-talk is an essential aspect of self-improvement and personal growth that has recently gained popularity. It is the practice of intentionally speaking to oneself| A Day in our Shoes
The Ultimate IEP Goal Bank! A free list of IEP Goals and IEP Objectives separated by category or area of need; includes a PDF of| A Day in our Shoes
Emotional self-regulation is a necessary executive functioning skill that all kids need to develop. Some will require direct instruction.| A Day in our Shoes