Parent & Family
This section offers resources, guidance, and tools specifically for parents and family members supporting children, youth, and young adults with disabilities. Family engagement is vital to child’s development and a student’s success. Topics include understanding special education, navigating IEP and 504 plans, accessing community services, building advocacy skills, and supporting children at home and in the community.
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School Support Plans for Deployment-Tips for Parents
When a military parent deploys, children—especially those with disabilities—may show changes in behavior, emotions, or learning. With the right support at home and school, these…
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Parents, Navigate Adapted Physical Education, IEPs, and 504 Plans
Overview Full article Physical Education (PE) is part of school for all students and may be particularly important for your student with a disability. What…
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Five Tips for a Smooth PCS
Planning ahead and staying organized can make a military move much smoother, especially for families with children who have special needs. These key strategies and…
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Keeping Kids Busy Through Summer: Summer Camp Alternatives
Summer camp is an excellent way for children to spend the long summer days. However, camps are often filled quickly, and many are out of…
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Understanding Epilepsy: Facts, History, and Support
Epilepsy is a brain condition that causes people to have seizures. There are many different types of seizures, and each person’s experience with epilepsy can…
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Self-Care is Critical for Caregivers with Unique Challenges
Caring for individuals with disabilities or complex medical needs can be emotionally and physically draining, making intentional self-care essential for long-term well-being. Simple practices like…
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Dating on the Spectrum
This article is written for older youth and young adults who are neurodivergent, with an emphasis on autistic neurodivergence. It is based on research and…
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Summer is coming! Camps for Individuals with Disabilities
What offers kids, youth, and young adults the chance to try new things, build life skills, meet new people, and succeed? Summer camp! And it…
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How to Have Good Communication with Your Child or Youth’s Doctor
When your child is impacted by chronic healthcare needs or disability it can be very important to learn to talk with the healthcare professionals that…
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Understanding the Health Impacts of Measles
According to the American Pediatric Association, measles was eliminated in the United States in 2000, when there was a year without recording an endemic spread…
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Creating Joyful and Inclusive Holidays: Comfortable Social Spaces for Neurodivergent Individuals During the Holidays
A Brief Overview Full Article Navigating social interactions can be particularly challenging for neurodivergent individuals, especially during the holiday season when gatherings are frequent and…
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Creating Joyful and Inclusive Holidays: Sensory-Friendly Tips for Neurodivergent Loved Ones
A Brief Overview Full Article The holidays are full of sensory experiences. Flickering candles, holiday music, the aromas of food cooking, the fur on an…