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The 8 Honest Truths About Autism and IEPs That Schools Don’t Always Tell You
Let’s be honest. If you’re reading this, chances are you’re walking a path that feels both beautiful and exhausting. Parenting a child with autism comes with so much joy—those little victories, those unique sparks that make your child shine. But when it comes to school and IEPs, things can quickly get complicated. Schools talk about…
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Positive Friendship Without Limits: The Growing Impact of the All Friends Network From Trevor Kelliher #10
In a world that often feels too fast, too disconnected, and too divided, the simplest things can sometimes have the most powerful impact. One of those things? Friendship. Real, honest, positive friendship—the kind that uplifts, includes, and reminds us we matter. I recently had the honor of learning more about the All Friends Network, and…
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Mainstream or not to mainstream
Mainstream or not to mainstream? That is the question! I’ve had parents and educators ask me this question a lot. At the end of the day, it is based on several factors: Is the school trained on special education laws and working with the neurodiverse population? Is the individual education team (IEP) team able to…
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Seven dimensions of behavior in ABA
The seven dimensions of behavior help behavior analysts impact their clients through effective and research-supported interventions. Baer et al. (1968) shares the seven dimensions of behavior: generality, effective, technological, applied, conceptually systematic, analytic, and behavioral. Generality refers to generalization of behaviors and skills. A behavior analyst helps clients generalize their new behaviors/skills through multiple people,…
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Advice from an autistic paraprofessional
As you all know, I wear many hats because I work more than one job. I have been a paraprofessional for many years. Recently, I entered into my 4th school year as a paraprofessional. I am not just as any paraprofessional. I am a paraprofessional on the autism spectrum! Most of my experiences consist of…