Every October, I end up looking for Halloween words. Sometimes it’s for a crossword puzzle or helping with a Halloween worksheet. Other times I just need a good list of spooky words because a child ...

One of the first things many parents of autistic children hear is that their child “needs to work on pretend play.” Sometimes it can feel like pretend play is treated as a milestone that predicts ...

Looking for a low-prep phonics activity that helps students practice reading, spelling, and writing? This printable phonics worksheet packet includes over 100 no-prep pages designed to reinforce ...

If you have an autistic child, it’s very likely that one of the first things that teachers and clinicians talk to you about is pretend play. Especially high-functioning autism pretend play. It seems ...

One thing I’ve learned over the years—both as a parent and as an advocate—is that we all think we’ll remember. We tell ourselves, “She’s been waking up a lot lately,” or “I don’t think he’s drinking ...

Many special needs parents have never heard of Olmstead. But if you have a disability, love someone who does, or depend on disability services, a DOJ memo released on June 19 could affect your future.

Looking for a fun way to make watching the World Cup even more exciting? This free printable World Cup Bingo game is an easy activity for kids, families, classrooms, summer camps, and soccer watch ...

Need an easy patriotic activity that gets kids moving and this July 4 holiday weekend? Want to kill time while waiting to go to fireworks? This free 4th of July scavenger hunt printable is a fun, ...

Need easy summer activities that are actually fun AND educational? This free 4th of July activity pack includes printable patriotic worksheets and games for kids that are perfect for summer learning, ...

You’re in a school refusal crisis. Either you’re being called daily to come get your child, or their absences are now well into the double digits. Every morning is a struggle, you’re missing work and ...

I recently had a conversation with a family and was guiding them on their school refusal issues with their child. Their situation had progressed to the point where they found themselves in truancy ...

For years, readers have asked me for IEP goals specifically for students with autism. And for just as many years, I’ve been hesitant to publish a big list. Not because the goals don’t exist. But ...