Covid-19 and the associated Long COVID Syndrome have changed our lives in many ways. Things we used to take for granted, such as going to
Conducting a college search is stressful for many reasons. You have additional considerations when your child has a disability or mental health issues. Your child
Is your child up late tossing and turning before the first day of school? Don’t worry. It won’t be that bad! Just tell your child
If your child is entering Preschool or Kindergarten for the first time, it can be stressful for everyone. Your little one most likely has mixed
Having an emergency preparedness plan in your IEP is essential. It was March 2018; the horrific school shooting in Parkland had happened a month before.
You don’t go to the IRS for help with your taxes…am I right? This question is one of my favorite things to say to parents
Does your child struggle with time management? Battle with staying organized? Do they fight the good fight with too much stuff on their desk? If
Does your child hold it together for most of the school day and then have a meltdown at home? As a pediatric therapist, I often
I want to share my journey with my children’s mental health. I am the mother of a beautiful 21-year daughter. She has had more than
At the end of every IEP meeting lately, I find myself asking why this process has to be so difficult. After all, we are supposed
For parents unfamiliar with the term ‘summer slide,’ nope, it’s not fun playground equipment. It means the setback in the summer when our children with
Preparing for an IEP can be a stressful time for a parent. Here are some key questions parents ask about preparing for their child’s IEP.
The diverse team of neurologists, behavior therapists, occupational therapists and speech therapists at KidsLink Neurobehavioral Center provide simple explanations on everything related to behavior issues (also referred to as autistic meltdowns or tantrums) in children with autism.
It was not until I became a little boy’s mother that I discovered the strong correlation between food and ADHD / hyperactivity. I did not
Parents dread IEP meetings and often do not know how to prepare and advocate for the best interests of their children. Parent expert Suzanne shares a very important strategy and secret weapon in creating a paper trail the Prior Written Notice, provided by the school and protected by the IDEA law.
It’s that time of the year; school is ending, and many of us have kids that are transitioning out of their current schools. An exit
This pandemic has forced many parents to consider homeschooling their children, especially those needing extra support or having medical reasons (to avoid exposure to COVID-19).