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Happy Birthday and “The Potato Chip Flip”
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The Potato Chip Flip Here is an ode about Ms. Mar-e-ott who once stole the show with food in her pot. Appetizers were ready and waiting in the fridge but truth be told, t’was the potato with a ridge that was waiting to unfold. The family…
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Favorite Teen Expression…And the Winner Is…
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If you have a teen just “hanging out” this summer you may have heard some choice one liners. My all-time favorite, “I’ll do it later.” Do what later? Clean the bathrooms, vacuum, put your make-up on, or play video games? I think it’s a catch-all phrase. It seems to work for anything. Remember that “Mr.…
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For Some Special Needs Children Life Skills are “Rocket Science”
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When we teach life skills to our children, it is important to address many of the underlying challenges. Each life skill, such as coordinating clothing for style and weather, can be a huge challenge for some. Each process must be taught individually and with purpose. Many of our children struggle with confusion and need constant…
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I hear you now, Mom.
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Today is the day my mother died, 33 years ago. I would give anything for my mom to be here with me now. Although, it wasn’t always like that. I wanted nothing to do with her and God knows, as I am sure many others do as well, that I was not the best daughter. …
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Special Education and These 3 Words
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“It’s just business!” When working with your students’ administrative team at the school, keep in mind that there will be plenty to discuss and perhaps even more “red-tape.” Everyone in the team will certainly appreciate honesty in any conversation. Any discussion about your child’s goals, challenges, accommodations or IEP should be straight forward and to…