Category: Special Education

Back-to-school season means more than new teachers and schedules — it’s all the big and small ways we try to keep our kids safe, healthy, and regulated every day. And as our kids grow, each new school year brings fresh (and sometimes overwhelming) challenges. Wouldn’t it be great if there were a guidebook for handling …

Does your back-to-school to-do list feel like it has a mind of its own? You cross off one thing and three more pop up — and somehow the first week of school is already here. Goodbye summer, hello new schedules, new teachers, new friends, and different challenges. Between the endless back-to-school shopping list and trying …

As the final days of summer wind down, many of us are preparing for the big shift back to school. But if you’re parenting a child with disabilities, this transition can feel a little more layered. It’s not just the lunch-packing and supply-shopping — it’s navigating a whole new web of teachers, aides, schedules, environments, …

Hey parents, did you know that starting fall 2025, California schools will be giving early reading screenings to kids in kindergarten through 2nd grade? If you’re wondering, What is this screener for? Will it be used to diagnose a learning disability? Is this a dyslexia screener?! — you’re in the right place. This screener will …

If you’re raising a child with cerebral palsy, epilepsy, or Down syndrome, you’re probably already living a reality many people wouldn’t understand: navigating therapy schedules, medical appointments (like EEGs!), and medication; advocating for inclusion and accommodations at IEP meetings; overcoming stigma, stereotypes, and misconceptions (even from providers?!); juggling overlapping needs like support with mobility, communication, …

As the school year wraps up and summer vacation looms, we know it’s easy for parents to feel like they’re juggling a million things, especially when it comes to your child’s IEP. Is the clock ticking down and you’re stressing about getting that IEP signed before the final bell rings? Or maybe your child’s big …

Ever daydream about a magical tool that could actually help your child learn in a way that works better for them — something that levels the playing field, supports organization, decoding, or expressing big ideas, and builds independence, too? You’re not alone. And guess what? The future of access isn’t some far-off dream, it’s already …

Have you ever tried to explain your child’s needs to a school team or doctor, only to realize they’ve never even heard of the disability? Or maybe you’re still figuring it out yourself — learning terms like “low incidence,” “CVI,” or “O&M,” and wondering how all of it fits into your child’s IEP? If that …

Have you ever walked into an IEP meeting and been met with an overly negative attitude from anyone on the IEP team? 🚩 Or maybe you notice the team is pushing for goals that are too focused on “functional” skills instead of academic or developmental goals? 🚩And, of course, maybe you’ve heard the classic: “Your …

Have you ever left an IEP meeting or parent-teacher conference feeling like inclusion just isn’t possible for your child? As parents, we all want our kids to have a childhood filled with the diverse experiences, learning, and activities as their peers. But when it comes to inclusive education for kids with disabilities, it’s not always …