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Four Ways to Build a Strong IEP TEAM
Four Ways to Build a Strong IEP TEAM First I want to go straight to an important point, parents or guardians you are an equal member of the IEP team. As a parent, I did not understand that or my role in the IEP team. When I understood this, my role in my...
I Thought I Had Done all the Hard Stuff
I Thought I Had Done all the Hard Stuff I thought I had done all the hard stuff... I found out my baby might be born with some additional needs man that was hard. I sat there as a doctor delivered the news of a diagnosis, my heart broke and I thought can I do...
Seven Tips to Organize the Individual Education Program (IEP) Chaos
Seven Tips to Organize the Individual Education Program (IEP) Chaos As a special needs mom, I am not only a mom but a case manager of my child’s medical needs and making sure I am on top of my daughter’s IEP. This can be overwhelming and feel...
My First IEP Meeting
I can remember going into my first Individual Education Program (IEP) meeting with a knot in my stomach and feeling completly overwhelmed. I sat through the meeting and tried my best to keep up with everything the team was saying. The goals, the acronyms, and overall...
Communication Strategies That Work
Communication Strategies That Work Communication meltdowns can happen when a child does not have the ability to express themselves verbally. For example, the child is feeling angry but may not be able to express that and even more, frustration can happen when the...
What is a Visual Schedule?
What is a Visual Schedule? A visual schedule refers to the use of any type of visual tool (with photos, drawings, words, and even numbers). A schedule can be for an activity, a day or even a month. This schedule will have the steps within a given activity or task. Is...