by Guest Author | Dec 13, 2018 | Elementary School, Finding Balance, High School, IEP, KIDS, Middle School, Parents, Preschool, Uncategorized, YOU
By Jenny Wise The arts have long been linked with improving childhood learning. From increasing cognition to making the classroom more enjoyable, the arts expand minds through creativity while sharpening motor skills and visual learning abilities. For children with...
by Erin Croyle | Dec 4, 2018 | Advocacy, Child Find, Complications, Elementary School, High School, IEP, KIDS, Middle School, Parents, PREGNANCY, Prenatal Diagnosis, Preschool, YOU
“Empowering persons with disabilities and ensuring inclusiveness and equality.” It is a lofty goal and the theme of the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The UN began observing IDPD annually on December 3rd, 1992. This year’s theme ties in...
by Erin Croyle | Oct 22, 2018 | BABY, Child Find, Elementary School, Extended Family, Grandparents, Help, High School, Home Life, IEP, In-laws, Individuals, KIDS, Middle School, New Mom/Dad, Parents, Preschool, RELATIONSHIPS, Uncategorized, YOU
Fall is a magical. It’s not just the majestic colors of the leaves or the cooler temperatures or football games or the return of our favorite shows. Autumn is also a time of reprieve. Kids go back to school and normalcy returns for a brief moment. Schedules are in...
by Erin Croyle | Oct 11, 2018 | BABY, Child Find, Diagnosis, Elementary School, Help, High School, IEP, KIDS, Middle School, Parents, YOU
We talk a lot about inclusion and crafting the perfect Individualized Education Program ( IEP). We attend workshops. We read books, we join Facebook groups, we participate in Wrightslaw seminars. We do everything humanly possible to get our children the education they...
by Erin Croyle | Aug 22, 2018 | Elementary School, Help, High School, IEP, KIDS, Middle School, Parents, Preschool
Summer has flown by and now it’s back to school, schedules, and stress. This is especially true if you have a student with a disability. Typically the work we have to do around back to school time is at least double. Double the teachers, double the supplies, double...
by Erin Croyle | Jun 14, 2018 | Advocacy, Career, Caregivers, College, Friends and Acquaintances, High School, IEP, Individuals, Job Training, KIDS, Middle School, Parents, RELATIONSHIPS, Self-Advocacy, TRANSITION, YOU
The annual “I’m Determined” Youth and Parent Summit is in full swing right now. Students and their parents are learning all about self-determination from professionals and volunteers at James Madison University in Harrisonburg this week. But as we...
