You’re reading your child’s IEP, evaluation report, or behavior plan and suddenly you’re stuck on a phrase that feels ...

When families start weighing an IEP vs 504 plan, it’s rarely an academic exercise. A child is struggling. Supports aren’t working. And suddenly parents are told that a 504 plan might be “enough,” even ...

Have you heard of the Five Finger Breathing Technique? It’s a fantastic mindfulness exercise for both kids and adults. I love it! Perhaps the best reason why I love it is that almost everyone has at ...

I’m sure if this has happened to you, it sure felt like a gaslighting moment. You have a child. The child sees various doctors and specialists, some of whom have diagnosed the child with autism. Then, ...

While we have come a long way in recognizing and supporting skill deficits in kids, when it comes to learning disabilities, I find that when it comes to executive functioning, issues are too often ...

What Is IEP Eligibility? Just this–does my child qualify, and what do I do if the school says no? Here’s the short version. IEP eligibility means your child meets two legal requirements under IDEA.

I never intended to become a Special Education Advocate. I took some IEP training because my disabled son was a toddler and I thought that the information would be good to have. Then, the 2008 ...

Right after the holiday season, I have my eye on one other thing-the PA Farm Show! The 2026 PA Farm Show starts January 10. My boys have never missed a year and love it, so I thought I’d pass along ...

Before we get started on things to think about for your middle school IEP or high school IEP, there are a few things parents should know. First, middle school or high school is not a concept addressed ...

In Your IEP Playbook: A Parent’s Guide to Confident Advocacy, disability parent and special education advocate Lisa Lightner delivers a practical guide for parents and caregivers of children with ...

We worry about our non-disabled children growing up and becoming independent. But when you have a child with disabilities, that worry increases. The statistics don’t lie: Over 80% of disabled adults ...

Advocating for your child shouldn’t feel like you’re drowning in a sea of confusing charts and numbers. Yet, for so many parents, the IEP progress monitoring reports they receive feel overwhelming.