Tag: friendship

Inclusion expert Dr. Mary Falvey answers common questions about inclusion and socialization to help kids with disabilities make friends with their peers. We’ll explore ways to encourage socialization both in and out of school, make sure everyone feels supported, set IEP goals that promote inclusion and meaningful connections, and more! Listen now on your favorite ...

“Over the years, I’ve met with countless caregivers, therapists, and educators that are under the assumption that children with disabilities can’t understand relationships or aren’t able to learn complex social skills. The general feeling is that it’s just too hard to teach! On the contrary, if provided with the opportunity, the proper materials and learning …

Summer is in full swing, and if you’re parenting a child with a disability, you know that “summer fun” often comes with a whole lot of planning, prep, and pivoting. While many kids count down the days to backyard parties and fourth of July fireworks, those same summer highlights can be overwhelming for our kiddos. …

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 …