Apple season is one of the easiest times to sneak a little science and math into the day. There are apples to observe, count, compare, cut open, taste and investigate. And if you’re heading to an ...

Veterans Day is one of those school holidays where I think the activity needs a little more thought than “color the flag red, white and blue.” There’s nothing wrong with coloring a flag, of course.

If you’ve ever opened your child’s IEP and immediately felt overwhelmed, you’re not alone. Some IEPs are 15 pages. Others are 50. I’ve seen them well over 100 pages. And what do most parents do? They ...

I’ll be honest. I’m a little skeptical whenever someone promises that repeating a few positive phrases will completely change your mindset. Life is usually more complicated than that. Confidence comes ...

Need easy summer activities that are actually fun AND educational? This free 4th of July activity pack includes printable patriotic worksheets and games for kids that are perfect for summer learning, ...

When your child is refusing school, people have a lot of opinions. “They just need to go.” “You have to be consistent.” “The school is doing everything they can.” But when you actually listen to ...

School refusal is a growing concern for families and schools, yet there is little consistent guidance on how it is being identified or addressed in practice. To better understand what is happening on ...

You’re in a school refusal crisis. Either you’re being called daily to come get your child, or their absences are now well into the double digits. Every morning is a struggle, you’re missing work and ...

When a child is not attending school, the conversation often shifts quickly to attendance—how many days have been missed, what policies apply, and what steps come next. What is less often discussed is ...

Your child is mostly fine at school…until it’s time to switch activities. Or leave the classroom, or walk into school, or deal with a substitute teacher. Or, or, or. For many kids with IEPs, ...

For years, readers have asked me for IEP goals specifically for students with autism. And for just as many years, I’ve been hesitant to publish a big list. Not because the goals don’t exist. But ...

If you’re searching for social emotional IEP goals, you’re probably not just looking for conversation starters or skills. You’re looking for help with frustration, shutdowns, anxiety, impulsive ...