School refusal is often treated as the problem to solve. But in most cases, it is a signal and not the root issue. That’s where many families and schools get stuck. The focus stays on attendance: how ...

School refusal is a behavior. It might seem controversial for me to state that, but I don’t think so, and here’s why. I’ve been a vocal critic of poorly done FBAs and behavior plans, and pointing out ...

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Disabled students often encounter unique challenges that need individualized support. When that support is not received, you may encounter school avoidance or school refusal. As a result, you may find ...

Ok, so social media has been in a tizzy for the past week over this. Here’s what we know so far, as far as the possible OSEP shutdown and the Special Education Layoffs. This is longer than I had ...

When your child struggles with ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, or executive functioning, the simple act of taking notes in class can become overwhelming. However, note-taking is an essential academic ...

Task avoidance is a common problem that affects many people, from children to adults. It can be defined as the tendency to avoid or delay tasks that are perceived as difficult, unpleasant, or boring.

In Your IEP Playbook: A Parent’s Guide to Confident Advocacy, disability parent and special education advocate Lisa Lightner delivers a practical guide for parents and caregivers of children with ...

Let’s talk about something that’s not often on our radar until it’s suddenly looming large: age of majority. If your child has been receiving special education services, you’ve likely been navigating ...

As an advocate, I’m always on the lookout for innovative ways to help my clients. That includes being collaborative with IEP teams and bringing ideas to the table. That’s why I’m excited to share with ...

So I know I’ve told this story 1000 times, as it’s the incident that inspired this site so many years ago. It was my first IEP meeting with my school district. I was already in training to become an ...

If I’m being honest, I’m not at all comfortable talking about children’s respite care. If I accept my son for who he is, and am trying to help dismantle ableism, then it feels awkward to say that I ...