I’ve attended more IEP meetings than I can count. Or even care to count. I get it–parents only call in a Special Education Advocate when there’s trouble. If you were happy with things, you wouldn’t ...

Thanksgiving is one of those holidays when you sometimes need an activity that requires approximately zero explanation. These printable Thanksgiving bingo cards are an easy activity for the classroom, ...

Handwriting can become a barrier for students who know what they want to say but cannot efficiently get it onto paper. And this is where I see an unnecessary either/or situation all the time. Either ...

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 ...

Looking for a fun soccer-themed activity for preschool or kindergarten students? This free printable soccer tracing worksheet combines a favorite sport with important early learning skills. Children ...

If your child gets stuck on the same thought, question, topic, or worry and has difficulty moving on, you may have heard the term perseveration used by teachers, therapists, or evaluators.

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 ...

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 ...

When a child is refusing school, many families eventually reach the same point: asking for help and being told no. Sometimes it is a direct no. Other times it is more subtle—delays, vague answers, or ...

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 ...

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, ...