Autism Awareness Month
Autism Awareness Month Autism Awareness Month is observed every April, and is an opportunity to raise awareness and promote understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Here are some things you…
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Educational Transitions
The K-12 Educational Transition Journey Students moving from preschool to middle school and then to high school go through the K-12 educational transitions. For students with disabilities, transitions can be…
Advanced Placement Accommodations
Advanced Placement Accommodations Advanced Placement (AP) offers high school students the opportunity to take college-level courses while attending secondary school. AP courses are more rigorous than other high school offerings.…
Developmental Disabilities
Developmental Disability Awareness Developmental disabilities awareness refers to the education and understanding of various conditions that affect the physical, intellectual, and emotional development of some individuals. It is important to…
Benefits of Music Therapy
Benefits of Music Therapy Music therapy can be a powerful tool for students with disabilities. It promotes physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being. It may also be used to address…
World Hearing Day
World Hearing Day World Hearing Day, celebrated on March 3rd is an important opportunity to raise awareness about hearing loss and its impact on children and to promote early detection…
Guardianship & Alternatives
Guardianship & the Alternatives As caregivers, we want the best for our youth as they transition to adulthood. It can be challenging and emotional to know what is the best…
Mental Health
Mental Health – More Than Just a Bad Day? The Winter season with the lack of sunlight can be difficult for many. Everyone has bad days now and then, including…
Rare Disease Awareness
Rare Disease Awareness Each year, the rare disease community comes together to raise awareness for the 30 million Americans impacted by rare diseases. The next RDD will fall on Tuesday,…
Eye and Vision Health
Eye Health & Vision Resources Source from The Utah Children’s Care Coordination Network (UCCCN): The eyes are our window to the world. We should take care of them. Our children’s…
What is a Surrogate Parent?
WHY SURROGATE PARENTS ARE NEEDED Every child who receives special education services needs to have a parent participate as a member of the IEP team to advocate for the child.…
Role of a Para-Educator
Aids & Classroom Support Paraeducators have become more prominent in the educational system and are often working directly with our students in special education. It is important to define what…