Slow processing speed is a common issue affecting children's ability to process information quickly. Children with slow processing speed may struggle with tasks that require quick thinking, attention to detail, and following directions. It is important for parents and educators to understand the signs of slow processing speed so that they can provide the necessary| A Day in our Shoes
IEP goals are the future. IEP Present Levels is where the child is now; goals are where we want them to be. But, learning how to write an IEP goal that is both measurable and effective, is something that both teachers and parents should learn. Teachers and IEP staff need to know this, since they| A Day in our Shoes
Processing speed and processing ability are two different cognitive skills that affect how children learn and perform tasks. Children with slow processing speed may struggle with tasks that require quick thinking or remembering and processing a lot of information at once, while children with poor processing ability may struggle with tasks that require them to| A Day in our Shoes
Wow! What a discussion we had about Executive Functioning today! What is Executive Functioning, or what are Executive Functioning Skills? I'm so glad you asked because they are the foundation for most learning tasks. Even if you do not have time today, I am urging you to come back and watch the video at some| A Day in our Shoes
Use this list of teen life skills to see where your child is, and what they need to work on before going on to college or living independently.| A Day in our Shoes
Does your child benefit from a visual reinforcer? Then take a look at these online and other visual timers for kids who have sensory needs.| A Day in our Shoes
Student counseling is listed as a Related Service in IDEA. Actually, Parent Counseling and Training is too. But that's another post for another day. I| A Day in our Shoes
Many parents and caregivers struggle to manage aggressive behavior in children. These are the situations that can deteriorate a situation quickly--because many schools have zero| A Day in our Shoes
We have come a long way in recognizing and supporting executive function skill deficits in students. Still, when it comes to learning disabilities, I find| A Day in our Shoes
'Every child deserves to be treated with dignity, be free from abuse, and treated as a unique individual with individual needs, strengths and circumstances. US| 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
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
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
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
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
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