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Sensory-Friendly Community Events for Autism Acceptance Month
...sessions. Aquariums, zoos, nature centers, and science museums schedule events...Aquariums, zoos, nature centers, and science museums schedule events designed specifically...designed specifically for autistic visitors. The shift from "Awareness" to "Acceptance"...accommodating. Acceptance events treat autistic visitors as the intended audience. What Genuinely...
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What Evidence-Based Really Means in Special Education and Therapy
...It's in your child's IEP. It's on the therapy center's website. Your pediatrician mentions it when recommending...intervention. "Evidence-based." It sounds reassuring, like science has settled the question. But here's what most...valid as lived experience. It's not generalizable science. If a provider cites parent testimonials as their...
Education > Online Learning
Universal Design for Learning: What Parents Need to Know About Accessible Online Education
...Universal Design for Learning is a teaching framework developed by CAST (Center for Applied Special Technology) built on three principles: Multiple means...Students can demonstrate understanding through different output formats. A science concept...
Social Engagement > Community Living
Summer Fun for Families with Special Needs Kids
...so bring crocs, sandals, or water shoes. Kidspacemuseum.org California Science Center's new "Ecosystems" exhibit provides eight different environments–including...crocs, sandals, or water shoes. Kidspacemuseum.org California Science Center's new "Ecosystems" exhibit provides eight different environments–including...
Education > Special Education
The Government Isn't Spending the $93 Million Congress Mandated for Special Education Research. Here's What Families Should Do Now.
...doesn't. What the $93 Million Was Supposed to Fund. The Institute of Education Sciences (IES) manages federal education research through its National Center for...Sciences (IES) manages federal education research through its National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER). That $93 million was allocated by...
News > Research
The FDA Just Gave a Rare Pediatric Gene Therapy Its Fastest Regulatory Track. Here's What Families of Children with NGLY1 Deficiency Need to Know.
...GS-100 on April 14, 2026, an investigational gene therapy developed by Grace Science for NGLY1 Deficiency. The designation was based on early clinical data from...life-threatening diseases. For families, this means three things. First, Grace Science will receive more frequent meetings with the FDA throughout the clinical...
Education > Online Learning
Online Learning Platforms for Students with Disabilities: A Complete Comparison
...required. No built-in progress alerts for parents. Task initiation is on the student. Khan Academy delivers comprehensive video instruction across math, science, history, and language arts. Sal Khan's explanations are patient, visual, and procedural. A student struggling with fractions gets multiple approaches:...
Research > Brain Science
Neuroplasticity Across Disabilities: The Science of Brain Change in Children with Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, and Stroke
How neuroplasticity works across CP, Down syndrome, and stroke—what repetition, intensity, and timing mean for your child's therapy.
Research > Brain Science
Brain Connectivity and Cerebral Palsy: Why More Isn't Always Better
New NIH research shows higher brain connectivity in CP correlates with worse motor outcomes and why therapy quality matters most.
News > Research
When Studies Disagree: How to Make Sense of Conflicting Research as a Special Needs Parent
...timing, classroom inclusion models. The disagreement isn't a sign that science is broken. It's a sign that science is working exactly as designed: testing...The disagreement isn't a sign that science is broken. It's a sign that science is working exactly as designed: testing ideas, refining methods, and slowly...
Research > Brain Science
How Executive Function Shapes Learning: What Parents Need to Know About the Brain Science Behind Reading, Math, and Organization
How working memory, inhibitory control, and cognitive flexibility shape learning in children with ADHD, dyslexia, and dyscalculia.
News > Research
How to Read Research About Special Needs: A Guide for Parents Who Aren't Scientists
Learn to evaluate research studies on therapies, treatments, and interventions without a science degree.