Family Perspectives
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Advice & Support from Parents & Caregivers
504 vs. IEP: What’s the difference?
September 18, 2023
What’s the difference between a 504 plan and an IEP? Both are for students with disabilities, but there are some key differences.
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Building community for children with disabilities with Raymond A. Jetson
September 14, 2023
This week you’ll learn how to build community for children with disabilities with Raymond A. Jetson.
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How to help your child with back to school anxiety: Tips from a child development expert
September 7, 2023
It’s back to school season and many of us are struggling to help our children with back to school anxiety. Here are 4 strategies for parents.
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Back to school anxiety tips with Julie McIsaac
September 5, 2023
This week we’ve got back to school anxiety tips from Julie McIsaac, Learning and Mental Health Consultant.
Read moreAdvocating for a Child with Mobility Challenges: Mom know best. Meet Kisha and Kirsten
August 29, 2023
Becoming a 19 year old single parent of a child with a disability was a challenge that Kisha was not prepared for, but she quickly adapted to support her daughter’s needs. In this Families and Stories interview, Kisha emphasizes the importance of taking the time to learn to effectively communicate with medical professionals and balancing…
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How to Calm the Chaos with Dayna Abraham
August 25, 2023
Join Christina as she has a conversation with Dayna Abraham, bestselling author of Calm the Chaos: A Fail-Proof Roadmap for Parenting Even the Most Challenging Kids.
Read moreSpecial Education Checklist: The back-to-school edition
August 23, 2023
The Special Education checklist for back to school season can feel overwhelming. Here are 4 ways to make it easier.
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TWG EKS 16: Knowledge at Your Fingertips: Valuable Resources for Parents of Children with Disabilities with Christina Kozik
August 22, 2023
Christina was interviewed and appeared as part of the Emotional Kids Summit. Christina shares her personal experience as a parent of a child with a disability. She discusses how she and her team at Exceptional Lives recognized the need to provide information and support to families in a different way. By leveraging her own love…
Read morePreschool for Children with Developmental Delays
August 17, 2023
Preschool for children with developmental delays is important. It can help with their development, communication skills, and school-readiness.
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Re-Release: Introduce your child with F-Words; it’s not what you think
August 10, 2023
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!
Read moreBack to school for kids with disabilities: Dear Teacher, meet my son.
August 9, 2023
It’s time for back-to-school for kids with disabilities and parents are thinking about how to talk with the teacher about what our children need. Here's some tips.
Read moreWhy parent-teacher relationships are important
July 25, 2023
Parent-teacher meetings are more than just routine gatherings; they form an important connection between parents and educators working to shape a child's academic journey. Learn three reasons why in this short video.
Read moreResources for children with disabilities: how to find them
July 20, 2023
Resources for children with disabilities: what are they, how do I find them? Listen along as I break down the systems of services on this week’s episode.
Read moreThe resources are there. How can we connect more families to them?
July 19, 2023
The stress, emotion, and confusion that accompany a diagnosis for your child can be overwhelming. We are excited to share an article by Ricki Meyer, Exceptional Lives' Former Director of Policy and Legal Operations, that discusses how our free resources can help parents and caregivers navigate the disability systems and range of emotions they experience…
Read moreParenting a child with a disability: life’s little surprises
July 13, 2023
What happens when you learn you’ll be parenting a child with a disability? Here’s how Leah went from grief to joy when her daughter arrived.
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Becoming a parent advocate for Special Education | Meet Shubha and A: Finding a Way or Making One
June 28, 2023
Meet Shubha Balabaer, a parent advocate for special education and a Canadian residing in Brooklyn with their partner, toddler, and cat. Shubha's life is a delicate balance between their role as the Director of Operations for a non-profit organization and the demanding responsibilities of caring and advocating for their autistic child. Every day, Shubha needs…
Read moreFlying with kids with disabilities: 5 tips to make the trip easier
June 22, 2023
Flying with kids with disabilities can be stressful and overwhelming. This week’s podcast episode has 5 tips to make the trip easier for you and your child.
Read moreUnderstanding alternate assessment in education for students with severe cognitive disabilities
June 14, 2023
Learn how alternate assessment in education can test for learning and skills in students with severe cognitive disabilities.
Read moreESY (Extended School Year) for Special Education students: What parents need to know
May 25, 2023
Learn about the Extended School Year for special education students, and how your child could get extra services during the summer.
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3 ways to support parents of a child with mental illness
May 10, 2023
There is often confusion and fear and difficulty when talking about mental illness, especially when children are involved. There doesn’t need to be though. This week’s podcast focuses on how you can support parents of children with mental illness. Listen along as we share 3 ways to be a great friend.
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