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Author Q&A: Building Preverbal Communication & Engagement
August 8, 2024
Today we’re excited to welcome the authors of an important guidebook for a wide range of early childhood professionals, including early interventionists, SLPs, occupational therapists, physical and therapists. Lesley B.…
Teacher Tips: Your Quick Guide to Writing the BEST Goals for Student IEPs
July 18, 2024
*Today’s post has been adapted from the second edition of The IEP Checklist by Clarissa E. Rosas & Kathleen G. Winterman Although the concept of writing measurable IEP goals and objectives is…
15 Indicators of Authentic Membership in an Inclusive Classroom
May 16, 2024
What constitutes authentic membership in a classroom? As inclusion expert Cheryl Jorgensen says, it’s about much more than a student’s physical presence in the classroom:
15 Tips for Supporting Students Who Use AAC
May 9, 2024
All students need access to reliable methods of communication—not only to learn and participate in class, but to develop connections with their peers and express their thoughts, preferences, wants, and…
Two Approaches to Teaching Core Content to Students with Significant Disabilities
March 19, 2024
Today’s blog post has been excerpted and adapted from the second edition of Systematic Instruction for Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities by Belva C. Collins. All learners, regardless of…
12 Tips for Preventing Challenging Behavior in Your Inclusive Classroom
February 13, 2024
Preventing behavior challenges before they start is one of the most important things you can do to support your students’ engagement, wellbeing, and readiness for learning. Excerpted and adapted from…
Spotlight on Sibshops: Fun Workshops for Siblings of Children with Support Needs
January 16, 2024
How can parents and professionals meet the needs of siblings of children with support needs—and ensure that their unique challenges, emotions, and concerns are addressed? One of the best ways…
10 Things Families Can Do to Support Siblings of Children with Disabilities
December 12, 2023
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 unique challenges, emotions, and needs…
5 Steps to a Successful Person-Centered Planning Meeting
September 26, 2023
What is person-centered planning (PCP), and how can it benefit students with support needs in inclusive education? PCP is a type of structured conversation in which people who are very…
5 Steps to Strong Self-Advocacy Skills for Students with Disabilities
September 12, 2023
As they approach adulthood, students who have a “hidden disability”—such as dyslexia, ADHD, or autism—need to master the art of disclosing what their disability is, how it affects them in…