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As we prepare to transition into winter, there’s one looming question on our minds: what in the heck am I doing with these kids over winter break? There are only so many gingerbread men we can bake and holiday movies we can watch with our kiddos — what about the rest of the time? Finding …

We at Undivided are embracing the essence of November and prepping for Thanksgiving. While the aroma of pies fills the air, there’s something even more delightful brewing — our rockin’ annual holiday gift guide! Every year, as autumn arrives, our research department compiles a list of beautiful and delectable treasures from all over the country …

Dear parents, as sweater weather draws near, it also brings us to a significant moment in the school year — progress reporting! Many of us can feel like we’re in the dark when it comes to getting meaningful IEP progress reports from our kids’ schools. Do they really matter? Baselines, hard data, present levels, goals …

It’s safe to say that we all know what IEPs are — but are you wondering (and maybe utterly confused?!) about what the heck they have to do with Common Core? Let’s break this down. Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are like a universal yardstick that helps teachers and parents understand what’s expected at each …

For many of us, Halloween can be a mixed bag of delights and stressors. There is no other holiday quite like it when it comes to managing behavioral triggers, sensory sensitivities, food allergies, social expectations, and your garden-variety fears (arachnophobia, anyone?!). Treats aside, Halloween can be tricky for kids with disabilities. With the holiday fast …

When determining which services our kids need, we often find ourselves wondering about things like whether the school is providing enough of a service. Can we be trained on what our kids are doing so we can support them at home? Are schools allowed to cut services because “all services are supposed to fade out?” …

Our kids’ lives are full of choices — what snack to eat after school, which backpack to use (Batman or Frozen?!), what skills/hobbies/interests to explore, etc. As parents, we may make choices for our kids while they’re still very young, but it’s important that they are always meaningfully involved in the planning and decisions that …

If you see your child struggling to make friends or feel included at school, it’s painful, especially if you’re told that the school just “doesn’t do inclusion” (newsflash: that’s not a thing!). Inclusion is not just a buzzword — it’s the process of making big and small changes to the school environment, processes, and culture …

It’s true, navigating the world of acquiring durable medical equipment (DME) can be a lengthy, overwhelming, and sometimes maddening process. But first — what’s DME and why does it matter? DME includes medical supports and devices that can withstand repeated uses over time, like wheelchairs, communication devices, orthotics, and more. It can make a world …

Fall is in the air, and along with it, crisp weather, pumpkin-spiced everything, and school in full swing. The honeymoon period is over and staff and students are digging in — this is the perfect time to take stock of our IEPs and make sure our kids are receiving the services and supports they need …