Blog tagged as Behavior

The Breakthrough: Why We Never Stop Advocating
For a year now, I’ve been walking alongside a dedicated mom who has been doing exactly that. She’s been showing up, heart on her sleeve, trying to explain something deeply personal about her son.
How to Request an Initial Evaluation for Special Education
Learn how to formally request a full comprehensive special education evaluation for your child. Discover why wording matters and download a free letter template.
What I See Parents Struggle With Most at IEP Meetings  (And How to Fix It)
If you’ve ever walked out of an IEP meeting replaying the conversation in your head—thinking “I should have said something” or “I didn’t really understand what I just agreed to”—you are not alone.
Back to School After Winter Break: A Special Education Parent’s Survival Guide
Ah, winter break. A magical time of family, holidays, and… complete chaos. And now, just like that, it’s back to school. For neurodivergent households, the first day back often feels like preparing for a small natural disaster.​
DIY Social Skills
Summer can isolate kids with ADHD or autism who miss school structure. This guide shows parents how to create easy, at-home "DIY Social Skills Groups" to help children build confidence, form friendships, and prevent social regression during the break.