Slow processing speed can be a challenging issue for many children, impacting their ability to keep up with peers and complete tasks in a timely manner. Many parents ask for accommodations for this on an IEP. But, not enough believe you can or know how to improve slow processing speed in kids. You can, and| A Day in our Shoes
Are you trying to get an IEP for autism, anxiety or ADHD? It doesn't matter, the process is the same. It's kinda weird that I have 100s of articles about IEPs, and I've never done a post on how to request an IEP. Sometimes I get so wrapped up in IEP issues and helping parents| A Day in our Shoes
Lots of teens love video games. Everyone knows that. And many teens, autistic or neurotypical, play video games too often, which can interfere with daily living. That doesn't necessarily mean that they are hyperfixated on video games. But do you remember the story a few years ago about the young man who died after playing| A Day in our Shoes
When a child has math skills and can apply them to everyday life, it can be something we take for granted. Many of us are familiar with the moaning and groaning while doing math and saying, 'But I'm never going to use this in my everyday life!' But, you might! My teen can now do| A Day in our Shoes
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IEP Progress Monitoring and IEP Data Collection are among the most important things about an IEP. And yet tracking IEP goals is one area that| A Day in our Shoes
Inside: If your disabled child is in the 0-3 age range, you may have some questions about IDEA part C and Early Intervention Services. Here's| A Day in our Shoes
Inside: Take a deep dive into learning about AT Assistive Technology, and how it differs from AAC. And 15 IEP goals for assistive technology.| A Day in our Shoes
It's called the Black Hole of 21. Once you are comfortably settled into the IEP world and get to know other moms, you'll hear complaining| A Day in our Shoes
Inside: I hear from many parents who 'don't even want to bother' with an IEP. It's a sentiment I understand, but you may want to| A Day in our Shoes
Goals are all around us. We make goals all day, every day in our own head. It may be as simple as 'I want to| A Day in our Shoes
So, there's a reason why I am now just doing this post after the blog is more than 13 years old. I am philosophically opposed| A Day in our Shoes
A discrepancy model may be used to determine IEP eligibility. Some states still use the RTI model. Learn what the difference is and how it| A Day in our Shoes
Inside: Get 25 free IEP letter templates, including my e-book 'How to Ask your IEP Team for just about Anything.' If you're in this for| A Day in our Shoes
For me, both as a Special Education Advocate and a Parent, I find the hardest part of the IEP process to be the IEP eligibility| A Day in our Shoes
One little-known feature of IDEA is the section on parent training. Parents are often unaware that they can ask for training and/or counseling as part| A Day in our Shoes
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
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
As an advocate, I have attended literally hundreds of IEP meetings. I know you, Moms. You're stressed and anxious. This IEP meeting checklist is one| A Day in our Shoes
Inside: It's best practice, but not required, to have an IEP Meeting Agenda. Here are some samples and templates for IEP Meeting Agendas for you| A Day in our Shoes
Inside: After the IEP meeting, here is what to expect. Including the after IEP meeting email, and when you should receive the final IEP. It| 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
Learn what an Executive Functioning Coach is, what an EF coach does and how to become an executive function coach. Plus, video tips from an| 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
Inside: Cultivate young football fans' love for the game with a kid-friendly fantasy football league! Discover 5 creative ways to simplify and customize the league| 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
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