Do you have now, or have you ever had a child who engaged in challenging behavior? If so, you may have been given or asked to participate in the creation...
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In the last several years, flexible seating has become a new evolution in education. When you think about flexible seating, you think about ; Having a choice in your seating...
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At this point, I’ve reached what I’d like to call the end-of-summer slump. My reading list is dwindling, I’ve binged all that my Netflix could handle, and I’ve gotten enough...
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Interestingly, there is much controversy surrounding the adoption of the common core standards, in regards to special education students. Dr. Armstrong put it best when he said; “On the one...
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Cerebral Palsy is a common disability that affects roughly 40% of children. It can be defined as a disorder that affects muscle tone, movement, and motor skills (both fine and...
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Pets offer multiple benefits for children while they are growing up. Some of the benefits of a child having a pet are reduced allergies and asthma. Also, the child understands...
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Many people hear the word Adaptive Physical Education (PE) but do not totally grasp what that means. Adaptive Physical Education is the science of creating, implementing, and monitoring a carefully...
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The education system in the United States started after the industrial revolution. Fast forward to today, and the set-up of the traditional education system has not changed. So, what is...
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Assistive Technology (AT) is a phrase that is thrown around so much in the Special Education World. Have you ever wondered what that phrase really means? Assistive Technology can have...
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I have worn two hats over the last 25 years of my life. One as a special education teacher and the other as a parent of a special needs child....
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