Below is a list of Special Education Twitter Feeds worth following. The list includes Parents, Educators, Advocates, Attorneys, Therapists and National Organizations. This list should keep you up to date on everything happening in and around the world of Special Education. Read More »
FREE Common Core Standards App
Consider this your call to action! The Common Core Standards are coming to your State and every Teacher and Parent of a child with special needs MUST have...
Touch: Parental Connection and Superpowers
I planned on staying out of the fray when it came to the new show on Fox that aired last night called Touch. Many other blogs that focus...
My Son’s Favorite App Developer
A couple of months ago I gave a presentation on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for my local Parent Training Center. All of the Staff for this organization are...
Five Practical Sensory Strategies for the Classroom
Children with special needs very often present with sensory integration difficulties, where their neurological systems are not organizing and responding appropriately to the multitude of sensory information that...
Book Review: Respecting Autism
I recently read the new book from Stanley I. Greenspan, MD and Gil Tippy, Psy D “Respecting Autism.” It provides a unique and informative perspective on behavior therapy...
Peer-Reviewed Research & Research Based Instruction
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) when reauthorized in 2004 introduced the concept of Research Based Instruction. This was done in order to align the regulations with the No...
Proposed DSM-5 Changes & Autism: Future Implications
Much is being written about the new definition of autism spectrum disorders for the DSM5, most of it not positive. I have to admit, I am one of...
Why Is Learning Style So Important?
Most people have a preferred way to learn. Some learn best by listening, some have to observe every step, while others have to do it to learn it....
Proposed DSM-5 Changes and Autism: Ed vs. Med
If the Proposed DSM-5 changes have the effect predicted by the New York Times article, New autism definition may exclude many, study suggests, then these changes will cause...
What is Buddy Cruise
Buddy Cruise Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit founded in 2008 by 2 siblings in honor of their brother who has Down syndrome. It’s purpose to provide educational resources...
Occupational Therapy & Fine Motor Apps
What is Occupational Therapy in Schools? Occupational therapy can help students succeed in academic performance and social participation. Occupational therapy practitioners use their unique expertise to help children...
Provide Clear & Consistent Support – App Review: ChoiceWorks
Choiceworks by Bee Visual, LLC is a visual support app that lets you retire the cardboard and magnet schedules systems you are most likely using right now. This...
Highly Qualified Teacher in Special Education
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 2004 added a qualification requirement for special education teachers to be “highly qualified” to align with The Elementary and Secondary...
