A sensory diet may help a child improve their self-regulation skills. Read how, why, and getting a sensory diet added to your child's IEP.| A Day in our Shoes
Can students be excluded from field trips for behavior? Imagine this--your school is planning a field trip. But, they call you and say 'Oh, I'm| A Day in our Shoes
Does your child keep getting sent home from school? Is the school constantly calling you to come pick them up due to behaviors? That's an| A Day in our Shoes
One concept or behavior that you may be exposed to as an IEP parent is elopement. Unfortunately, I am not talking about the fun kind| A Day in our Shoes
During the summer of 2020, after the unfortunate incident with George Floyd and his murder, I was motivated to use my platform to try and| A Day in our Shoes
A Parents' Guide to Functional Behavior Assessments FBAs in Education, Behavior Plans, and more; including how and when to request an FBA.| A Day in our Shoes
If your child has negative behaviors at school, they should receive an FBA and a Behavior Plan. Here are behavior goal ideas for your IEP.| A Day in our Shoes
So the other day, on social media of course, one of my advocate friends got into a debate with someone on active ignoring. I didn't| A Day in our Shoes
If parents (and teachers!) have a better understanding of the four functions of behavior, the history behind the philosophy, and the many flaws, you can| 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
IEP Behavior Plans: Not Working This is coming up more frequently in the Facebook group. Your child had an FBA, they have a behavior plan| A Day in our Shoes
I looked at the mom/client sitting next to me at truancy court and gave her hand a squeeze. She looked up and gave me a| A Day in our Shoes
Video cameras are everywhere these days, including inside our schools. I often get inquiries from parents asking about their rights, and whether or not they| 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
FBAs and Behavior Plans FBAs and Behavior Plans are a common component of IEPs. And, after 12 years of advocacy, I'm seeing the same issues| A Day in our Shoes
Inside: Private schools can provide special education but are not required to provide FAPE. It gets complicated, so read on to fully understand your rights| A Day in our Shoes
Can a student refuse an IEP or can a parent refuse special education? It's weird to me, because as an advocate, I've spent over a| A Day in our Shoes
When does an IEP end? How do you end an IEP? What is the IEP age range?I know what you're thinking. '21!' is what you| A Day in our Shoes
What to know about getting a 1:1 aide or para on your child's IEP. From what qualifies a child for a 1:1 aide to getting| A Day in our Shoes
Inside: How long does the school have to respond to an IEP meeting request? And, what are the guidelines for an emergency IEP meeting? All| A Day in our Shoes
I'm going to wag my finger at you--from this day forward, you do a Parent Concerns Letter for your IEP. Every.single.time. No more 'Well I| A Day in our Shoes