Autism and Age-Appropriate Interests 'Who gets to decide what is an age-appropriate interest for a disabled or autistic child?' This is an issue that has been on my mind a lot lately. My son will be 9 this summer, and as I've posted many times, he just loves all things Sesame Street. I'm starting to| A Day in our Shoes
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Inside: Browse, print, and use this comprehensive list of 504 Accommodations for Students with Disabilities.| A Day in our Shoes
Here's an IEP goal bank that every special education teacher should use as a resource.| We Are Teachers
Parents can certainly assist the IEP team with developing goals. One IEP area that I find parents and teachers struggle with is addressing the skill of writing. And by writing, I'm talking about content, not fine-motor handwriting skills. If your child struggles with handwriting, I would read this post on dysgraphia or ask for an| A Day in our Shoes
How stressed out are you by daily routines? What about your kids? I mean, it's something that we do, as a household, every.single.day. Why does it have to be so stressful? Most of us do not use visual schedules at home though many kids use them at school. These free printable visual schedules for home| A Day in our Shoes
The special education system is rigged against parents. It's not your imagination. It is not an even playing field. Lately, I've been feeling very deflated. I have written to several people I know in this field to reach out for help, reach out for ideas. Anyone who knows me, you know, I really try to| A Day in our Shoes
Over the years, I cannot even count how many times I've been asked if I have a FAPE checklist on the site. Now, I can finally answer with a 'Yes!' With input from teachers, advocates, parents and even a few school admins who I had look over this, this free FAPE compliance checklist is a| A Day in our Shoes
Let’s talk about a topic that makes some people squirm, and for others, it’s the very thing they need to hear: grieving your child’s disability diagnosis. Yep, I said it. And trust me, I know it’s a controversial one. Especially in the world of special needs parenting, where it seems like we’re supposed to be| A Day in our Shoes
Your child could be eligible for financial support from the state and federal government. If eligible, those funds can be used for education, therapy, recreation, day programs, doctor’s appointments, and more. Other funds might go to the parents to coordinate the care of their young adults. Getting through the process is a massive endeavor. It […]| The Autism College Connection
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
As my eye condition and neurological condition have changed over time, I have received extended time accommodations on all my tests and exams, including| Veroniiiica
A list of common disability and classroom accommodations for low vision students, great for IEPs, 504 plans, and getting disability services in college.| Veroniiiica
How to report academic ableism for someone else and report academic ableism anonymously, based on my experiences helping a friend| Veroniiiica
My personal superlatives for writing utensils and writing aids for low vision and dysgraphia, and how my preferences have changed over time| Veroniiiica
I will never forget this one day when Kevin was a preschooler. We had an IEP meeting, and one of his proposed math IEP goals| 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
Imagine this, parents. Imagine you are envisioning your child's future, and the different pieces of his/her future are trading cards. And you say, 'Ok, I| A Day in our Shoes
Before I get started with this list of Life Skills Goals for an IEP, I want to make one thing clear. That is, remember, IEPs| A Day in our Shoes
What I learned from my high school teacher of the visually impaired (TVI) as a low vision student| Veroniiiica
Dear Elementary School Teacher, here are ten things your new visually impaired student might want you to know, from an adult with low vision| Veroniiiica
Tips for choosing a tutoring service for students with low vision or other print disabilities, and how my tutors helped me deal with IEP violations| Veroniiiica
Learn more about vision breaks and why they are important for low vision students, and activity ideas for vision breaks- both good and bad!| Veroniiiica
I see two of everything, even when wearing glasses. Here are ten “odd” things I do with double vision and how my vision influences these behaviors| Veroniiiica
Common misconceptions and myths about print disabilities and how they impact a person's ability to access information, from a student with low vision| Veroniiiica
The ultimate guide to learning to self-advocate for students with disabilities, written from the perspective of a student with low vision| Veroniiiica
Here are some of the many ways how my guidance counselor helped me as a low vision student with an IEP and helped me prepare for success in college.| Veroniiiica
Five secrets my IEP case manager didn't tell me in high school about what they could and couldn't do to help me as a student with low vision| Veroniiiica
Common environmental accommodations that help to make the classroom more accessible for students with vision loss| Veroniiiica
My experiences with my state Protection and Advocacy organization, and why every student with a disability should know about them| Veroniiiica
Tools and strategies for adapting page layouts for math assignments in large print, part of math problems and low vision accessibility series| Veroniiiica
How I used my high school laptop as a student with low vision, and tips for using laptops in the high school classroom| Veroniiiica
Assistive technology and testing accommodations for low vision students. Great for standardized tests and college testing centers in college| Veroniiiica
Here are the computer lab accommodations for low vision that I used in my elementary school and high school computer labs as a visually impaired student| Veroniiiica
Examples of how to share digital copies of accessible quizzes and tests for students with visual impairments or print disabilities| Veroniiiica
I'd be willing to be my house and my car that 99% of all IEP parents have experienced the 'Let's just wait and see.' It's| A Day in our Shoes
You're sitting in your IEP meeting. Things seem to be going well. Everyone is pleasant and there's a constructive conversation. But your gut is telling| A Day in our Shoes
Does your IEP team call you 'Mom' at IEP meetings? Are you comfortable with that? Let's explore the pros and cons to this common gesture,| 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
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
I remember the first time I was gaslighted at an IEP meeting. It probably wasn't the first time, but it was the first time that I remember. I was working in a local district, and I had been there a lot. This particular district had a horrible reputation regarding discipline issues, particularly with minorities and| A Day in our Shoes