Resources, Strategies, and Insight for Parents and Educators
Practical guidance on IEP navigation, behavior support, visual systems, and at-home strategies — written by a behavior specialist who has worked in every corner of special education.
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Why Your Kid’s Token Board Stopped Working (And How to Fix It)
Token boards fail for predictable, fixable reasons. Here’s what usually goes wrong and how to rebuild a system that actually motivates your kid again.
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ABC Data Isn’t Just for BCBAs: A Parent’s Guide to Tracking Behavior at Home
You don’t need a clinical background to collect useful behavior data. Here’s how ABC– tracking actually works, in plain language, for parents.
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The All About Me Page That Gets New Teachers Up to Speed Fast
New teacher, new school year, new aide â a well-built student profile gets your child understood in one read instead of one semester.
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When Your Child Needs Both an IEP and a 504: Untangling the Overlap
Confused about whether your child needs an IEP, a 504, or both?—: Here’s how the overlap actually works — and why the “both” question is usually the wrong one.
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504 Plan vs. IEP: What Actually Changes for Your Kid
The real difference between a 504 plan and an IEP isn’t paperwork — it’s what your child is legally entitled to. Here’s what actually changes.
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Why One Folder Isn’t Enough: Building an IEP Paper Trail That Actually Protects Your Kid
A single manila folder won’t hold up years of IEP meetings. Here’s how to build a documentation system that actually protects your child over time.
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The IEP Meeting Questions Parents Forget to Ask (Until It’s Too Late)
The questions that actually change outcomes at an IEP meeting — not the generic ones, the specific ones a behavior specialist wishes more parents asked.
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What to Do When You Get an IEP Meeting Notice With Barely Any Warning
Got an IEP meeting scheduled with only a few days’ notice? Here’s what actually matters when you don’t have time to prepare the way you’d like.
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The IEP Meeting Checklist Every Parent Should Print Before Their Next Meeting
A behavior specialist’s real IEP meeting checklist — what to bring, what to ask, and what to write down before the school ever starts talking.