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Research > Assistive Tech
Choosing AAC Devices Based on Research: What the Evidence Says About Effectiveness
...low-tech options (picture boards, PECS books, communication charts) when the goal is social communication. Children using high-tech AAC initiate more conversations,...conversations, respond more often to peers, and participate more actively in group settings. That sounds definitive until you read the next paragraph: the studies...
Therapies > Speech
What to Expect at Your Child's First Speech Therapy Appointment
A step-by-step walkthrough of a first speech therapy appointment, from intake forms to assessment activities to goal setting.
Special Needs > Learning Differences
College with a Learning Difference: A Four-Year High School Preparation Guide
...contexts. Add self-advocacy to the IEP as a transition goal. Federal law requires IEPs to include transition...skill that belongs in the plan. A self-advocacy goal for freshman year might read: "By the end of the...way it affects their schoolwork in three separate settings (classroom, IEP meeting, conversation with a trusted...
Social Engagement > Inclusion
How to Write Effective IEP Goals That Support Inclusion
...What Makes an IEP Goal Inclusion-Focused....Inclusion-Focused. An inclusion goal has three core elements:...general education setting as the context. The...as the context. The goal doesn't say "in the..."in a small group setting." It says "during whole-class...supports belong in the goal itself. 3. It measures...Progress isn't defined by sitting still or making eye...
Career > Advancement
Building Professional Networks When Traditional Networking Doesn't Work
...neurodivergent professionals has documented specific patterns: unstructured social settings create anxiety that interferes with the goal of the event. High sensory...patterns: unstructured social settings create anxiety that interferes with the goal of the event. High sensory environments make it hard to focus on conversation....
Assistive Tech > Apps
Best Apps for Children with Autism: Sorted by Skill Area
...rather than navigating to a dedicated food page just to ask for a snack. The goal is generative language, not just communication for immediate requests. For...expensive communication apps produce better outcomes. Consistent use across settings and involvement of a trained speech-language pathologist who can customize...
Parenting > General
What Every Special Needs Parent Should Know Before Walking Into an IEP Meeting
...current IEP before you walk in. Read the goals. If a goal is vague or unmeasurable, ask how the school is...school is tracking it. If you plan to suggest a new goal, discuss it with a therapist, a trusted parent advocate,...visibility into what happens at home or in clinical settings, and that context can shift conversations. Bring...
Financial > Scholarships
Achieving Financial Independence for Individuals with Special Needs
...reduces reliance on others and vulnerability to financial exploitation. Setting Financial Goals. An important aspect of financial literacy is learning how...literacy is learning how to set goals. For someone with special needs, a goal might be to save up for a new adaptive device or to put aside funds for...
Medical > Pediatrics
Early Intervention Strategies for Special Needs Children
...to services and support given to babies and young children with developmental delays and disabilities. It also provides help to their families. The goal is to lessen the effects of the disability or delay. Services are designed to identify and meet a child's needs in these key areas: Physical skills...
Global Insights > Education
Fostering an Inclusive Learning Environment for All Students
...valuing diversity and creating a welcoming environment for everyone. The goal is for students of all abilities to feel like they belong. Inclusive schools...with disabilities. Performance for all students can improve in inclusive settings. Read more about the benefits of inclusion. Challenges of Implementing...
Special Needs > Autism Spectrum
How Elemy's Transition to Software Impacts the Autism Spectrum Community
...recently undergone a transformation, making a strategic move towards its goal of becoming a primarily software-based company. In pursuit of this objective,...as an opportunity to test the efficacy of their software in a real-world setting. Over time, automation and new efficiencies rendered many of their roles...
Parenting > School Years
10 Things 14-Year-Olds Can Do to Transition
...why not start now? Having a career goal will be a beneficial guide as you transition...your opportunity to reach that career goal. It also keeps your eyes open to opportunities...it! Whether or not you have a career goal in mind, participating in your IEP...are taking control of your future by setting goals based on YOUR wants and needs....