Spotlight on Sibshops: Fun Workshops for Siblings of Children with Support Needs
How can parents and professionals meet the needs of siblings of children with support needs—and ensure that their unique challenges, emotions,… Read More
10 Easy Ways to Support a Young Child’s Communication Skills
Help lay a foundation for young children’s communication and language skills with the activities and suggestions in today’s post! Adapted from six of our resources… Read More
10 Things Families Can Do to Support Siblings of Children with Disabilities
Siblings of children who have health, developmental, and mental health concerns play important roles in the lives of their brothers and sisters. But sometimes, the… Read More
12 Fun Activities that Engage Young Children’s Senses and Enhance Learning
Prepare for the long winter months ahead with some fun new activities to try with the young children in your life. Adapted from some classic… Read More
INTRODUCING: The New Curriculum that Helps Get Middle Schoolers Unstuck and On Target!
Today we’re excited to introduce Unstuck and On Target! Ages 11‒15: the new middle school version of a highly… Read More
Supporting Grandparents in Parent Roles: How Home Visitors Can Help
*Today’s post has been excerpted and adapted from The Art and Practice of Home Visiting by Ruth Cook &… Read More
7 Steps to Lesson Planning with Universal Design for Transition
In 2009, a groundbreaking book called Universal Design for Transition showed educators across the country how to apply the principles of universal design for learning… Read More
Happy Thanksgiving (+ 5 fun fall activities for kids!)
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone who celebrates, from all of us at Brookes! We’re grateful for all the parents, professionals, and self-advocates who work hard all… Read More
Tool Spotlight: The Autism Program Environment Rating Scale
Does your school or program provide a high-quality education for students on the autism spectrum? Are there effective supports in place for learning, development, and… Read More
9 Schoolwide Changes That Support Literacy Development for Multilingual Learners
What are some schoolwide changes that can help boost language development and literacy in multilingual learners, especially those who are having academic… Read More
