by Amy Nielsen | Dec 3, 2022 | Parent Perspective |
Teachers know the best way to help students become better readers is for them to practice. At nearly every grade level they require students to read fiction. And the more students interact with books, the more likely they’ll grow into pleasure readers. But reading...
by Amy Nielsen | Nov 5, 2022 | Parent Perspective, Reducing Problem Behavior, Seasonal |
A couple of Januarys ago, as my husband and I were boxing up seasonal decor, he went to toss in one of my son’s favorite holiday movies, The Polar Express. Like many families, each December, we look forward to curling up on the couch and enjoying holiday films. But I...
by Amy Nielsen | Oct 1, 2022 | Cooking, Life Skills, Parent Perspective |
Ever since my seven-year-old autistic son, Barclay, was able to stand on a chair and reach the counter, I’ve had him in the kitchen with me. He loves to collect the tools needed for whatever dish we are whipping up. He then selects the ingredients and places them on...
by Amy Nielsen | Sep 3, 2022 | Parent Perspective |
Educators regularly schedule parent-teacher conferences to discuss with parents their child’s academic progress and struggles as well as behavior and social-emotional development. For families of children with exceptional needs, the interactions between home and...
by Amy Nielsen | Aug 6, 2022 | Communication, Fall, Parent Perspective, Resources |
If you have a child with exceptional needs, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, and they attend school, daycare, therapy, or spend time with a sitter, it’s a good idea to send a personalized “About Me” brochure to those caregivers. An “About Me” brochure is a brief,...
