During 2020 and 2021, when we were all stuck at home, I took the opportunity to engage subject matter experts to do some online chats with parents.Here is one of those videos, and the information is still very relevant, and not covid-specific.I hope you find it helpful and informative.| A Day in our Shoes
Much like the other posts I have on this site about anxiety, I want to start with the same warning. IEPs are not diagnosis-driven document. They are needs-driven. Your child's needs, determined through their IEP evaluations, will drive the IEP goals that the team creates. Not a diagnosis of anxiety. Still, there are some commonalities| A Day in our Shoes
First, let me say that I am not in love with this article's title. IEP decisions are team decisions. No one IEP team member should be deciding things like this--such as eligibility. Still, I want parents to use it as a starting point. Chances are, if you landed here on this article, you may already| A Day in our Shoes
If you’ve been hearing the term 504 plan and wondering what it is, how it works, or if your child might need one, you’re not alone. A 504 plan is one of the most misunderstood tools in education. Has your child been recently offered a 504 plan, or you've been told that they need one?| A Day in our Shoes
These cool noise-cancelling headphones can help with Autism or ADHD focus issues, avoid sensory overload and reduce stress. Decibel ratings too.| A Day in our Shoes
Specially Designed Instruction Specially Designed Instruction, or SDIs, is actually one of my favorite things to talk about when it comes to IEPs. The name| A Day in our Shoes
What is OHI on the IEP? A thorough explanation of the Other Health Impairments eligibility category, including ADHD and its listing under OHI Eligibility.| A Day in our Shoes
SLD Specific Learning Disability is one of the IDEA eligibility categories. Here's what you need to know about characteristics of SLD, examples and definitions.| A Day in our Shoes
You will definitely want to bookmark or pin this post. I have often said that one of the biggest IEP mistakes that parents make is| 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
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
