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🧭 Finally—Clarity and Confidence for Every Step of the IEP Process
The IEP process wasn’t built for clarity—but this book is.If you’ve ever walked into a meeting unsure what to say—or what to do next—you’re not alone.
“Organized, informative, and a must for parents and professionals.” – Becky C.
The IEP Roadmap is a clear, practical guidebook designed to help parents, educators, and administrators advocate effectively and confidently throughout the IEP journey.
This 136-page resource breaks down each step—from referral and evaluation to eligibility, goals, and implementation—so you can ensure students get the support they truly need.
Unlike generic templates or dense legal handbooks, The IEP Roadmap gives you practical tools with just enough background to act—confidently and collaboratively.
✔️ What You’ll Learn Inside
Clear, Actionable Steps – Demystify timelines, processes, and IDEA requirements without the jargon.
Effective Advocacy Strategies – Learn how to ask the right questions and drive meaningful change.
Assessment & Evaluation Insights – Understand how assessments shape services.
Real-World Goal-Setting Guidance – Write goals that are clear, practical, and implementable.
Team Collaboration Tips – Build alignment and clarity across your IEP team.
👥 Who It’s For
Parents navigating IEPs for the first (or fifth) time
General education teachers who are often the first to notice when a student needs support
New special educators building confidence in the IEP process
Administrators who attend IEP meetings but may not have a special education background
📘 About the Authors
Jeanine Leech, M.A., M.S. – A seasoned special education leader who has served as a teacher, behavior specialist, and special education director. She also runs a successful advocacy business supporting families through the IEP process. Jeanine brings deep expertise in IDEA IEPs, 504 Plans, and practical strategies that support teams and families alike.
Meg Dennison, PsyD, ABSNP – A Licensed Educational Psychologist specializing in psychoeducational evaluations and school-based mental health. Meg brings both clinical and systemic expertise to educational planning.
Meg Mott, M.S. CCC-SLP – A licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and parent of neurodivergent children. Meg combines professional insights with lived experience to advocate for communication supports that work.
✨ Ready to take the guesswork out of the IEP process?
Get your copy today and start building better, clearer, more practical IEPs—for everyone at the table.


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🧠 Stop Guessing. Start Supporting.
Back in stock. The expanded edition of our bestselling handbook is ready to equip you with practical tools, real-world strategies, and built-in visual supports for supporting students with disabilities.
📘 132 pages | Instant Digital Access | Fast Shipping (U.S. & Australia)
🙋♀️ Who It's For
✔️ General ed teachers supporting students with IEPs✔️ Special educators writing plans and adapting lessons✔️ Paras, support staff & school leaders✔️ Parents & caregivers at home✔️ Professors & PD leaders mentoring the next generation
✅ What You’ll Learn
Behavior & communication tools
ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Dyslexia & more
Sensory supports, assistive tech, and team collaboration
Strategies for daily classroom use—no guesswork
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💬 What Educators Are Saying
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Understand, Embrace, and Unmask Your Neurodivergent Self
After the overwhelming response of the Neurodiversity Training Handbook & Resource Toolkit, one message stood out: "What about neurodivergent adults?"
As a late-diagnosed Neurodivergent, I know the challenges and the relief that come with understanding your neurodivergence. That’s why I’m proud to present Navigating Neurodiversity: An Affirming Guide for Adults—a comprehensive, practical guide for neurodivergent adults.
Inside This Guide, You’ll Discover:
Foundations of Neurodiversity: Understanding neurodivergence and the importance of affirming perspectives.
Diagnosis & Self-Identification: Explore pathways to diagnosis and what they mean for you.
Masking & Mental Health: Uncover the impact of masking and strategies for unmasking.
Executive Functioning: Learn practical strategies for managing daily life.
Social & Romantic Relationships: Navigate relationships with a neurodiversity-affirming approach.
Workplace & Daily Life: Tools to thrive professionally and manage everyday tasks.
Why This Matters:
Navigating Neurodiversity is your essential guide to embracing your true self and living authentically. Whether you're newly diagnosed or exploring your neurodivergent identity, this book is for you.


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College can be overwhelming, but you have what it takes to succeed—sometimes, you just need the right tools.
Introducing "Ready to Thrive: A Guide for Elevating College Readiness for Students, Educators and Families"—a guide designed to help neurodivergent students navigate college life with confidence.
What's Inside?
🥅 Set Your Goals: Learn how to set goals that keep you on track.
🍟 Build Habits: Develop sustainable habits that enhance your learning.
🍉 Stay Healthy: Balance your mental and physical well-being.
⏰ Master Your Time: Organize your time and reduce overwhelm.
📕 Excel Academically: Improve your note-taking, studying, and classroom engagement.
Why This Guide Works:
Expert Strategies: Developed by Dr. Karen Keptner, PhD, OTR/L, with over 25 years of experience.
Tailored for Neurodivergent Students: Practical advice designed to meet your unique needs.
Step-by-Step Support: Simple, actionable steps to build routines for success.
What Others Are Saying:
Hear What Educators Are Saying:
“Thriving in College is a fantastic resource for any professional who works with high school students preparing to attend college... My two favorite sections are the practical Academic Strategies and Taking Care of Yourself. A+ resource for educators!”— Kelley Challen EdM CAS, Transition Professional (NESCA - Massachusetts)
“As an OT, I am always looking for resources to help my clients, and this workbook is a treasure trove... The holistic perspective and incorporation of science, QR codes, and additional resources make it an invaluable tool.”— Jacqueline Wynter, OTR/L, DeKalb County School District, Georgia
Why You Need This Guide:
This guide is more than just a workbook; it’s a lifeline for students who need extra support to navigate the demands of college life. Whether used independently by students or as a powerful tool for educators and counselors, "Ready to Thrive" is your go-to resource for transforming potential into success.
Act Now to Secure Success! Don’t let your students fall behind—empower them to excel in college and beyond. Order your copy today and start making a difference!
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🌟 Unlock the Potential of Twice-Exceptional Learners
They’re gifted. They’re struggling. They don’t fit the mold.
This guide helps you support them—without asking them to shrink to fit the system.
The Comprehensive Guide to Twice-Exceptionality gives you expert insight and practical tools to help 2e learners thrive—academically, emotionally, and socially.
👀 What You’ll Learn
✔️ Understand asynchronous development and why 2e students seem inconsistent
✔️ Strength-based strategies for executive functioning and emotional regulation
• How to support students who are gifted in one area but struggling in another
• How to partner effectively with families and support staff
✔️ Real-world case studies, visual tools, and inclusive practices
🙋♀️ Who This Guide Is For
✔️ Teachers supporting gifted students who still struggle
✔️ Parents trying to advocate with limited tools
• Therapists and learning coaches working with complex learners
• Anyone who’s asked: “Why is this still so hard when they’re so smart?”
💬 What Educators Are Saying
“Even after 40+ years in special ed, I learned new strategies.”
“This is a wealth of information for parents. For new teachers and practitioners, it is an invaluable guide.”
– Denise Abdale (05/22/2024)
📦 Choose Your Format
✔️ PDF – Instant access for quick reference or home printing
✔️ Spiral-bound Print – Ships fast. Ideal for highlighting, flipping, and bringing to IEP meetings
• Australian Orders – Printed and shipped locally within Australia
• Want both? Add both formats to your cart for full flexibility
📦 Print copies are limited—secure yours today.
✍️ Meet the Authors
Shari Bithell, M.Ed, Ed.S – Former GATE teacher and district coordinator. Passionate about executive functioning and 2e inclusion. Brings lived and professional experience to every page.
Jeanine Leech, M.Ed – 24+ years in special education. Former teacher, behavior specialist, director, and advocate. Expert in IEPs, 504s, GATE, and equitable family-school collaboration.
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Immerse special learners in a transformative language development journey with our Core Phrase Book and accompanying activities.
Designed to reinforce the core vocabulary words "I + want/need," this resource offers intensive modeling practice and diverse exercises for optimal learning.
Key Features:
Reinforces core vocabulary words "I + want/need"
Provides intensive modeling practice and diverse exercises
Core Phrase Book:
Enhances comprehension and differentiation between wants and needs
Color-coded pages highlight the contrast between concepts
Utilize student's communication supports for effective modeling and aided language input
Versatile Resource:
Can be used in printed or digital formats
Print, laminate, and bind for hands-on engagement
Seamlessly integrate into digital platforms
Optimal viewing in present mode for digital use
Engaging Activities:
Sorting Activity):
Encourages active participation and understanding
Print, laminate, and cut out pictures for sorting
Affix with velcro to the blank grid
Color scheme aligns with the core vocabulary word combo book
Tracing Activity:
Develops sentence construction skills
Students trace lines to complete sentences
Guide progress using student's communication supports
Empowerment:
Comprehensive resource for practicing and enhancing essential language skills
Ideal for special learners
Embark on a transformative language development journey
Choose our Core Phrase Book and activities to empower special learners in their language development.


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What's Included?
102 Page Neurodiversity Affirming Handbook
8 Page ND Affirming Care/Therapy Best Practices
12 Page Material Toolbox
5 Page ND Affirming Principals & Challenging Behaviors
8 Page Parent Collaboration Information Pack
16 Page ND and the IEP (Accommodations and Goals)
Get ready to dive into the "Handbook for Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices" – your new BFF in embracing and celebrating the beautiful spectrum of our students' brains.
This isn't just another resource; it's a love letter to every brain that ticks a little differently. ADHD, Autism Spectrum, 'masking' and its mental health impact, neurodiversity-affirming language, accommodations/ IEP Goals - you name it, we cover it.
We're here to help you become more than just aware – we want you to be a champion for your neurodivergent students.
It's jam-packed with real-world, actionable steps to help you create a learning environment that screams, "You are valued! You are understood! You belong here!"
The Handbook for Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices is more than just a guide; it's a game-changer, a mindset shift. It's about embracing and working neurological differences to create a space where every student can thrive, just as they are.
Let the Handbook for Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices be your guide on this incredible journey.
About the Authors
Meet Megan Mott, M.S. CCC-SLP, a neurodivergent Speech-Language Pathologist and mother of three neurodivergent children. Diagnosed with ADHD, Megan uses her personal insights to foster positive self-identities in her students and promote inclusive education through her Neurodiversity-Affirming Handbook.
Alongside Megan is Dani Rodwell, LCSW, a neurodivergent therapist diagnosed with ADHD and Autism. Dani's firsthand experiences with unaffirming systems of care inspired her dedication to helping other neurodivergent individuals feel seen and understood. Specializing in intersectional identities, she co-owns a nationwide practice offering neuroaffirming support.
Both authors use their professional expertise and personal experiences to equip educators and professionals with effective, neurodiversity-affirming strategies. Their mission is to make a difference in the lives of neurodivergent individuals by promoting understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.
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Copyright © AdaptEd 4 Special Ed
Permission to copy for single classroom use only.
Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.


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What's Included?
102 Page Neurodiversity Affirming Handbook: Gain insights into ADHD, Autism Spectrum, 'masking,' and explore strategies for mental health support, neurodiversity-affirming language, accommodations, and IEP goals.
8 Page ND Affirming Care/Therapy Best Practices:
Discover compassionate approaches to provide care and therapy that nurtures neurodivergent individuals.
12 Page Material Toolbox:
Access a collection of practical resources and materials to enhance your neurodiversity-affirming practices.
5 Page ND Affirming Principals & Challenging Behaviors:
Learn effective strategies for addressing challenging behaviors while maintaining a neurodiversity-affirming approach.
8 Page Parent Collaboration Information Pack:
Forge strong partnerships with parents by providing them with essential information and tools to support their neurodivergent children.
16 Page ND and the IEP (Accommodations and Goals):
Navigate the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process and develop effective accommodations and goals to meet the unique needs of neurodivergent students.
Get ready to dive into the "Handbook for Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices" – your new BFF in embracing and celebrating the beautiful spectrum of our students' brains.
This isn't just another resource; it's a love letter to every brain that ticks a little differently. ADHD, Autism Spectrum, 'masking' and its mental health impact, neurodiversity-affirming language, accommodations/ IEP Goals - you name it, we cover it.
We're here to help you become more than just aware – we want you to be a champion for your neurodivergent students.
It's jam-packed with real-world, actionable steps to help you create a learning environment that screams, "You are valued! You are understood! You belong here!"
The Handbook for Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices is more than just a guide; it's a game-changer, a mindset shift. It's about embracing and working neurological differences to create a space where every student can thrive, just as they are.
Let the Handbook for Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices be your guide on this incredible journey.
About the Authors
Meet Megan Mott, M.S. CCC-SLP, a neurodivergent Speech-Language Pathologist and mother of three neurodivergent children. Diagnosed with ADHD, Megan uses her personal insights to foster positive self-identities in her students and promote inclusive education through her Neurodiversity-Affirming Handbook.
Alongside Megan is Dani Rodwell, LCSW, a neurodivergent therapist diagnosed with ADHD and Autism. Dani's firsthand experiences with unaffirming systems of care inspired her dedication to helping other neurodivergent individuals feel seen and understood. Specializing in intersectional identities, she co-owns a nationwide practice offering neuroaffirming support.
Both authors use their professional expertise and personal experiences to equip educators and professionals with effective, neurodiversity-affirming strategies. Their mission is to make a difference in the lives of neurodivergent individuals by promoting understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.
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Copyright © AdaptEd 4 Special Ed
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Halloween Spider Color Sorts are a fun and interactive way to practice sorting colors this Halloween. If your students need to master their colors look no further than the Halloween Adapted Book!
The 10-colored spider webs are perfect for helping kids practice sorting by color, while also improving their fine motor skills.
To use, simply print the spider web and the accompanying colored spiders. For an errorless activity use only one mat, or increase the difficulty by using multiple mats.
Not only is this activity great for learning, but it’s also super fun – perfect for getting into the Halloween spirit!
So what are you waiting for? Pick up your very own Halloween Spider Web sorting mats today and watch your child's confidence soar!


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The AAC Core Vocabulary Reader: Clean or Dirty is a simple, yet effective tool for teaching your students the meaning of two important words- clean and dirty.
This book is filled with beautiful photographs that are sure to engage your students, as well as fun, interactive activities that will help them learn the difference between the two words.
With just a little bit of instruction, your students will have this skill down in no time and be able to move on to bigger and better things!
This is part of a AAC Core Vocabulary BUNDLE, click here to check out the entire set
We hope you enjoy this CORE vocabulary book! This book is based on a selection of core vocabulary, or the highest frequency words in speech and writing.
Remarkably, these seemingly simple words make up roughly 80% of what we say!
They can be used and combined for a full variety of communicative functions (such as initiation, termination, commenting, requesting, asking, interjecting and directing others).
Teaching core vocabulary allows students the chance to do more than just get their needs and wants met, but to develop authentic language skills!
You're students will have a blast helping determine if the items are dirty or clean. The simplistic nature of the book, allows your students to meet success while being engaged and gaining language.
Modeling and repetition are important parts of core vocabulary learning and instruction. You may notice that some products contain repetitive refrains or frequent repetitions of the same core words. This is done with the intent of getting the most repetition and practice possible while still having fun!
Includes 11 page book
Information about CORE language, and where to find support to begin the process of going CORE with your students.
Great for Independent Work Station


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Looking for a fun and educational way to keep your little ones busy this Halloween? Look no further than our Halloween Task Bins!
These bins include 6 individual task stations
20 Halloween identical matching cards
20 shadow matching cards
9 straight line puzzles
matching game (traditional) and shadow matching game.
The individual task bins are designed to increase your student's visual memory and visual discrimination.
The easiest activity includes matching identical objects, but increases in complexity with shadow matching, straight line puzzles and continuing the pattern.
These tasks are perfect for preparing once and placing into individual work stations.
Visual memory and visual discrimination activities are incredibly important for learning essential skills like sight words, letter/number recognition, copying from the board, paying attention to detail…and so much more!
So grab a set of our Halloween Task Bins today and let the learning (and fun!) begin!
Individual activities are described below:
Matching Cards: Students use the full-color images to match identical objects.
Shadow Matching Cards: Shadow matching increases the complexity of this task. Your student will need to match the full-color image with shadow version.
Matching Identical Images Memory Game
Shadow Matching Memory Game
Memory is a great way to work on improving your student's visual memory in a fun and interactive way.
Straight Line Puzzles: 6 and 9 piece puzzles challenge your students to pay attention to detail and carefully line up the colors and lines in order to build the school supplies. Increase the challenge by mixing 2 or more puzzles together.
Continue the Pattern: Blank Template. After your students complete the matching card- challenge them to recreate the card by continuing the pattern.


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The AAC Handbook and Toolkit is a great resource for educators who want to ensure the entire team (parents, teachers, support staff, etc.) has the knowledge and resources necessary for implementing and teaching AAC.
My love of AAC began years ago, when I worked with my first AAC client fresh out of school- an amazing girl with Cerebral Palsy who opened my eyes up to the world of AAC.
Along the way I've learned that many of us, no matter how great our intentions are, struggle to implement AAC in a way that works for students & their teams. My passion and goal is to make AAC implementation more straight-forward (and more enjoyable because AAC is so dang necessary)!
This AAC handbook gives you the information you need to get the whole team (teacher, SLP, professionals, paraprofessionals) on board with current AAC strategies.
This resources includes three sections as follows:
AAC Training Handbook
AAC Toolkit
the visuals and materials you need to embed AAC naturally throughout the day.
+ Video Instruction for each material to ensure the team knows how to implement each strategy effectively.
AAC Data Sheets
AAC Participation Plan
As a licensed SLP, I've had a lot of experience with AAC. I've witnessed, many times over, that AAC success hinges on one very important factor: consistency.
AAC users need and deserve consistent exposure to communication and modeling. To get this consistency, they need all important members of their life on board with their communication system.
It's no secret that many educational teams struggle with AAC consistency. Do I believe that this happens because teams don't care or put in the effort? No. I believe it happens because teams need more support.
A handbook can help people learn the basic skills that they need. (And that's why I wrote one!)
But I don't believe in stopping at a handbook.
I believe in supporting teachers and educational professionals in incorporating AAC into classrooms in a way that is simple, cohesive, and natural.
So, enter the AAC in the Toolkit.
This kit delivers a plethora of materials to get you started with ease.
Because your team doesn't just need AAC info dumped in your laps- - - You all need practical ways to help you implement what you've learned.
This resource also includes data sheets, classroom visuals, Google Slides access to edit the icons, core vocabulary boards, clear directions for modeling, AAC research citations, staff handouts, and so much more!
This packet does not include information about AAC assessment (which is really a separate training that is valuable to seek out). It is also important to note that this product may be used with any type of AAC. It will not give any device-specific information.
If you have any questions about this packet, please email me at krystie@adapted4specialed.com and I'll get back to you as soon as possible.
Spanish parent handbook is included.
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We hope you enjoy our version of this classic tale. Our simplified versions are perfect to give to emergent readers.
Includes: 2 Emergent/ Easy Readers + Reading Comprehensions Questions
Level 1 Reader: This version of Little Red Riding Hood has been adapted based on a selection of core vocabulary/sight words, or the highest frequency words in speech and writing.
Level 2 Reader: This version of Little Red Riding Hood has been adapted for early/ emergent readers.
Story Accompaniment: Our story accompaniments provide the visual supports to improve reading comprehension.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Sequencing of Story Events
Characters/ Setting Visual Supports
P.S. If you like this book you might want to check out our Fairy Tale bundle. Get 30% off when you purchase the full set.


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We hope you enjoy our version of this classic tale. Our simplified versions are perfect to give to emergent readers.
Includes: 2 Emergent/ Easy Readers + Reading Comprehensions Questions
Level 1 Reader: This version of Alice In Wonderland has been adapted based on a selection of core vocabulary/sight words, or the highest frequency words in speech and writing.
Level 2 Reader: This version of Alice In Wonderland has been adapted for early/ emergent readers.
Story Accompaniment: Our story accompaniments provide the visual supports to improve reading comprehension.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Sequencing of Story Events
Characters/ Setting Visual Supports
P.S. If you like this book you might want to check out our Fairy Tale bundle. Get 30% off when you purchase the full set.


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We hope you enjoy our version of this classic tale. Our simplified versions are perfect to give to emergent readers.
Includes: 2 Emergent/ Easy Readers + Reading Comprehensions Questions
Level 1 Reader: This version of The 3 Little Pigs has been adapted based on a selection of core vocabulary/sight words, or the highest frequency words in speech and writing.
Level 2 Reader: This version of The 3 Little Pigs has been adapted for early/ emergent readers.
Story Accompaniment: Our story accompaniments provide the visual supports to improve reading comprehension.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Sequencing of Story Events
Characters/ Setting Visual Supports
P.S. If you like this book you might want to check out our Fairy Tale bundle. Get 30% off when you purchase the full set.