Special Ed Rising; No Parent Left Behind

Today I’ll be speaking about teachers and social media. What can they safely post without jeopardizing their career and what are the lines that they need to be careful not to cross?

Today I’ll be speaking about preparing yourself for the new school year.  Setting the tone and the level of your involvement early can make a huge difference in the success of your child . 

Today I’ll be speaking about Alternative and Augmentative Communication; the types, their advantages to disabled people who are non-verbal and the importance of incorporating them into daily life con…

Today I’ll be responding to the controversy manufactured at the expense of the visually impaired when Vice President Kamala Harris spoke on the anniversary of the ADA. 

This episode is dedicated to presenting to you what I can offer in the way of parent coaching. Allow me to help you navigate through the maze of exceptional needs and figuratively stand alongside yo…

In this episode I’ll be speaking about Active Ignoring.  This can be an effective device used when your child is acting out, tantruming and/or refusing to listen to you at times when they are not a d…

In this episode I want to talk about bedtime challenges for children with autism spectrum disorder and what you can do to address them.

In this episode I’ll be speaking with Ashley Richmond, she is a Director for the non-profit, HUG, which stands for Help Us Gather, located in Clearwater, Fla, a city in the Tampa Bay area.  HUG was f…

In this episode I want to speak about the occurrence of hoarding among people with Autism. However the topic and the solutions may apply to anyone attempting to cope with this compulsion. This is a c…

This edition of Special Ed Rising is an episode that I felt an immediate need to put out.  It addresses a growing vocal chorus against the term “special needs,” a euphemism that I have used in my blo…

Today's episode is centered on the idea that involving your special needs children in activities after school and beyond school, that you might not imagine to be realistic options for them because of…

Today’s episode features the first interview of what I hope will be many to come.  It is an engaging conversation about music therapy that I believe will open many eyes to its impact on people with d…

In this episode I want to take a look at the benefits of incorporating exercise and sensory integration activities into the routines of your special needs child.  I have seen first hand the positive …

In this episode, I endeavor to reflect on my experience and some lessons learned during the time that I cared for my elderly parents and the challenges that families face in deciding the right option…

This episode is going to be an exploration of thought and reflection.  And it will address how people with disabilities are considered to be different despite one very basic fact that we all share.

Managing your family and taking care of your special needs child can be overwhelming.  In this episode I will discuss, what I feel, are four essential practices that I have witnessed succeed for many…

Today’s episode is a special one for me because I’ll be sharing my appreciation for and experience with working in the world of Deaf education and alongside a community grounded in their Deaf culture…

In this episode, I’ll be talking about daily transition strategies for the times your child displays behaviors when asked to move from one activity to another.  These strategies can be applied in all…

In this episode I’ll talk about Universal Behavior Management Tools that you can use in your home (and at school for those of you who are teachers), to create a smoother functioning environment for y…