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One Quick Question: How can the school help if my child is having trouble reading?
December 7, 2022
If your child is having trouble reading, their school can help. Watch this video to see how.
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5 things to do if your autistic child needs an ambulance
December 7, 2022
If you are parenting an autistic child, you know that accidents and ambulances can be particularly overwhelming. Here’s what one mom did to make things easier on her child during an emergency. Narrated by Christina Kozik; Written by Nell Curran
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Prepare your child for the workforce with job skills training for young adults with disabilities.
November 30, 2022
What job skills do employers look for? Prepare your child for the workforce with job skills training for young adults with disabilities.
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IEP, advocacy, and GO! How one mom got her child with a disability off to a great start in school.
November 16, 2022
At the age of 3, Corinth, who has Spina Bifida, was ready to start school. Read about Corinth and his mom’s journey from diagnosis to school.
Read moreTransition to school for 3-5 year olds with disabilities: a timeline
November 14, 2022
Is your child with a disability getting ready for pre-k or Kindergarten? Here’s a timeline of exactly what you need to do at each point.
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Building a village of support: 3 ways to help children with disabilities live their best lives
November 9, 2022
Building a village of support for our children with disabilities can help them live their best lives. Listen to our podcast, this week, for 3 steps to make that happen. Narrated by Christina Kozik; Written by Marisa Howard-Karp
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Why my one vote has the power to help children with disabilities
November 3, 2022
Voting Issues for Parents & Guardians of Children with Disabilities Can be Different Than Others. Here is What Voting Looks Like For Us.
Read moreBetter parenting using self-regulation
October 27, 2022
If you’re parenting a child with a disability, you’ve probably seen the term self-regulation. In this week’s podcast, learn what self-regulation is and how improving your ability to self-regulate can help you be a better parent. Narrated by Christina Kozik; Written by Julie McIsaac
Read moreWhy vote? How to vote? How to vote safely?
October 26, 2022
Your vote can help protect programs that support family members with disabilities. Learn some tips to vote safely and make sure it counts.
Read moreHelping your child to problem solve on their own
October 19, 2022
You can help your child with problem-solving by introducing new ideas to develop their thinking. This week’s podcast discusses Scaffolding, which is a way to build problem-solving skills from the ground up.
Read moreLife after the IEP: Helping my child with a disability transition to adulthood
October 12, 2022
It’s hard to envision how your child with a disability will transition to adulthood. Let’s set them up with the support they need for adult life in this week’s podcast! Narrated by Christina Kozik; Written by Julie McKinney
Read moreLiteracy FAQ: How do I help my child learn to read? (video)
October 5, 2022
This 2-minute video discusses the different parts of literacy, how the parts work together, and how you can help your child learn to read.
Read moreWhat is Response to Intervention (RTI) and how can it help kids struggling in school?
September 28, 2022
Response to intervention (RTI) is a system schools use to help students who are struggling. If your child has a disability, RTI could be the way to help. Narrated by Christina Kozik; Written by Julie McKinney
Read moreHow do I know if my child is just a late bloomer?
September 21, 2022
What does it mean if your child is a late bloomer? Hear the stages of child development and the questions you can ask yourself about developmental delays. Narrated by Christina Kozik; Written by Julie McIsaac
Read moreChildren with disabilities need a village of support. Here are 3 ways to build that village for yours.
September 21, 2022
We all want our children with disabilities to live their best lives. Here are 3 steps to build support and make it happen.
Read moreIf You Give a Parent Paperwork
September 14, 2022
An often time-consuming aspect of back-to-school for children with disabilities is paperwork! Listen in while Christina shares one parent’s thoughts on those endless forms in this week’s podcast. Narrated by Christina Kozik; Written by Julie McIsaac
Read more1 Quick Question: How can Disability Services support my child when they get to college?
September 14, 2022
How are accommodations for students different in college than high school? Learn more in this 2-min video on college Disability Services.
Read moreIntroduce your child with F-Words; it’s not what you think
September 7, 2022
We’re back in school. Is your child with disabilities working with a new teacher? In this week’s podcast learn how to introduce your child to their teacher using helpful F-words! Narrated by Christina Kozik; Written by Julie McIsaac
Read moreBack to School, Back to Paperwork.
September 7, 2022
A time-consuming aspect of back to school for children with disabilities is paperwork. Here's one parent’s thoughts on those endless forms.
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Self-Advocacy for Young Adults: Overcoming Fears
August 24, 2022
Is your teen able to advocate for themselves? Learn how young adults can overcome the fear of self-advocating in this two minute video.
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