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We've all had moments where we've felt different from the crowd. Maybe you're the only one in your friend group who loves heavy metal music or perhaps you've always had a unique way of looking at the world. Whatever it is, we all know what it feels lik...

The Season of Inclusion: Embracing Neurodiversity in Holiday Traditions The holiday season is often depicted as a time for joy, togetherness, and celebration. Families gather to share meals, exchange gifts, and create las...

The holiday season is often filled with bright lights, loud noises, and a flurry of activities - all of which can be overwhelming for neurodiverse family members. So, how can we make the holidays more sensory-friendly for our loved ones?...

Today, we're going to talk about an important and often overlooked topic - how to navigate the holiday season with neurodiverse children. This time of year brings joy and excitement, but it can also bring stress and anxiety, particularly...

Reading is one of the most crucial skills for students to develop, as it enables them to access information and participate in numerous aspects of modern life.    However, for students in moderate/severe special education classrooms,...

Special education classrooms require a lot of support from teachers to help students with disabilities learn in a meaningful way. However, helping students to develop independence skills is just as important for their future success in life after school. In this post...

For many struggling readers, understanding the sounds that make up words can be a major challenge. Phonics instruction is a critical part of helping these students develop reading skills, but it can often be difficult and frustrating. However, research has sh...

For students in special education, learning can often be a challenging and complex process. However, by incorporating compound word activities into their curriculum, educators can help these students develop essential phonics and vocabulary skills in a fun an...

Reading is an essential skill that opens up a world of knowledge and opportunities. Unfortunately, many children with intellectual disabilities struggle with developing literacy skills. However, research in the science of reading has shown that compound words...

For non-verbal students, learning to read can be a challenging and isolating experience. How...