Imagine being dropped in a foreign country where you are completely unfamiliar with the language. All around you, people are talking – sometimes to you, sometimes to each other – and you can’t make out any of the meaning. People are getting frustrated that you are not responding or doing what they ask, and you
AUDIOBOOKS, Benefits for All Students
So many of us listen to audiobooks on a regular basis. We are all busy trying to fit everything into our full lives, and we use audiobooks as another tool to support our never-ending multitasking. We listen while we’re driving or exercising, and even when we’re walking our dogs. We do it so we can
IEP Basics
What is an IEP? An IEP, or Individualized Education Plan, is for students requiring special education services with individualized instruction to meet academic needs, which cannot be met through general education. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, known as IDEA, is the federal law that requires public schools to provide all children, ages 3-21, who
Helping Your Child Build Social Strategies for Success
Children are faced with a variety of unique challenges at every point in their day. They are asked to navigate school, social interactions, and family dynamics. As parents, we are constantly looking for ways to help our young people be more effective in communicating needs, interacting with others, and fulfilling obligations. Our goal is to
Social Story: A tool to help with changes in routine
Once the school year sets in, children tend to acclimate to the routine. What happens when that routine suddenly changes? Perhaps it is a special assembly or fire drill at school, a substitute teacher in the classroom, or day off for a holiday. Many kids are able to make adjustments without major difficulty, but for
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