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Introducing families to special education: Build a great relationship from the beginning
September 4, 2025
School districts: Introducing families to special ed in a welcoming way can build a good relationship and benefit everyone. Here’s how:
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Headed to your first IEP meeting? Here are 5 things to do first.
September 4, 2025
If your child recently qualified for Special Education, you may feel a little overwhelmed trying to understand how the system works. Try these 5 things before your first IEP meeting to set your child up for success.
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Special Education Checklist: The back-to-school edition
July 23, 2025
The Special Education checklist for back to school season can feel overwhelming. Here are 4 ways to make it easier.
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Managing back-to-school anxiety: the disability edition
July 23, 2025
How do we help our kids with disabilities manage back-to-school anxiety? Here are 4 tips to make it easier.
Read moreEarly Childhood FAQ: What happens when my child with a disability turns 3?
July 11, 2025
Learn what happens when your child with a disability turns 3 and whether they are eligible for services.
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How do I cope with my child’s new diagnosis?
July 10, 2025
When you learn your child has a new disability diagnosis, how do you cope? It’s a big moment. Here are some tips to help you move forward.
Read moreLife after the IEP: How do I help my child with a disability transition to adulthood?
May 22, 2025
If your child has a disability, it might be hard to envision how they will transition to adulthood. Here’s how to set them up with the support they need for adult life.
Read moreSupport for parents of a child with mental illness: 3 ways to be a great friend
May 7, 2025
When kids struggle, their parents do too. Support for parents of a child with mental illness matters. Here are 3 ways to be a great friend.
Read moreEarly Childhood FAQ: How can therapy support my child’s social skills?
April 15, 2025
Watch this short video to learn how therapy can support your child’s social skills.
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Life skills for young adults with disabilities: Tips from a champion for disabled students
April 8, 2025
What life skills are critical for young adults with disabilities? Dr. Stephanie Cawthon, Director of the National Disability Center for Student Success, explains.
Read moreABLE Accounts: an important part of financial planning for a child with a disability
April 2, 2025
Do you know about ABLE Accounts? Learn about this great tool for supporting a disabled child or adult without risking their benefits.
Read moreWhat is the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) in Special Education?
March 25, 2025
If your child has an IEP (Individualized Education Plan), or if you’re in the process of creating one, you’ve probably heard about the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). The LRE is supposed to be guaranteed to special ed students by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). But it may seem complicated or ambiguous when you…
Read moreHow your IEP team can get parents involved at the meeting: Steps to engage families in a collaborative IEP team
March 20, 2025
Looking to learn how your IEP team can get parents involved at the meeting? Read here for concrete steps that help your team achieve meaningful parent participation in the IEP process.
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What’s next for Special Education? An explainer for educators and families of children in Special Education
March 13, 2025
What will happen to Special Education if the US Department of Ed closes? Learn more about what's next for Special Education and what families and educators can do.
Read moreWhat’s the Difference Between a Developmental Delay and a Disability? And How Can Therapy Help?
March 11, 2025
Learn the difference between a developmental delay and disability and how therapy can help your child thrive.
Read moreHow can teachers support students with disabilities? Advice from a graduate
March 4, 2025
Ally, now an adult, reflects on her experience in school. Here’s her best advice for how teachers can support students with disabilities.
Read moreHow to communicate with parents of special education students: 5 tips from an IEP veteran
February 18, 2025
Teachers know that parent communication matters. Here are our 5 tips for how to communicate with parents of your special education students.
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Can My Child Do Therapy at Daycare? How to Coordinate with Providers
February 11, 2025
Struggling to balance therapy and daycare? Learn how to coordinate care, schedule sessions, and keep providers informed. Can my child do therapy at daycare? Find out here.
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5 Things to Know Before Filing Taxes for People with Disabilities
February 3, 2025
With tax season here, we’ve provided 5 things that you should know about the different tax credits, deductions, and liabilities affecting families with children and adults with disabilities.
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Exceptional Lives Disability Services Finder
January 21, 2025
Exceptional Lives’ Disabilities Services Finder is a free tool to help you find a provider in your area based on your child’s disability.
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