Parent-friendly starting point for families of kids with #disabilities/#specialneeds to build basic critical foundations for a best life. Tambien en español.
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A site for parents of kids with #disabilities/#specialneeds. Overviews of critical parenting theories. #Inclusion, person-centered thinking, dream building, people first words, and #selfadvocates wisdom help parents build a best life for their child.dreamsformgoals.com/
Every school function should have a quiet space for those who need time away from noise or crowds! Such a small offering that can make a huge difference for children and families! Proud of my district for making space for EVERYONE to participate!
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Sit with this thought. It's more important that anything else we teach in schools or the community.
Via @Inclusive_Class
#inclusionmatters #inclusion #advocacy #specialneedsparenting #specialneedsparent #disabilityadvocacy
8thgrade #teacher adapts #Shakespeare Twelfth Night for my son who can't reading (yet). #UDL and #inclusion make it possible to learn the same material as his peers. They read this book w/him to get the main points of the story. This is done for each play or novel.
Poem created via speech-to-text and checked with text-to-speech. My 8th grade son can’t read/write (yet), but he can still access #curriculum and has plenty to say!
I love him so much, too!❤️
#inclusion #assistivetechnology #UDL
Getting lost in alphabet soup or teacher jargon? This is a great resource for #parents.
Give @EarlyCHOICESOrg a follow. They are regularly posting get things for families! naeyc.org/our-work/families/…
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🚨#parents, don’t miss this series by @tweetsomemoore on #inclusion in #childcare programs. Discrimination is REAL problem for #kids w/#disabilities in childcare and #preschool. It places your child in a trajectory that is hard to break from.
#specialneedsparenting #specialneeds
I have been trying to figure out what I can do in response to Katie Jameson's story of her daughter Kenzie & the discrimination families have experienced in child and youth care programs. I connected with a few colleagues & am excited to share the result. eventbrite.ca/o/shelley-moor…
Dreams Form Goals retweeted
It’s October and our #WouldntChangeAThing ambassadors are here to open up #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth with a bang.
We all have worth.
Whatever our abilities, whatever our strengths, whatever our talents, whatever our qualifications, whatever our differences. We are all worthy.
Loving this new book by @emily_ladau. It should be required reading for everyone, but I especially encourage #parents of children with #disabilities to read this! You need this info to be the best you can be for your kids!
#specialneeds #specialneedsparenting #inclusion
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With the right adapted bike, #inclusion today is riding to middle school with friends for the first time! He was so excited.
#inclusionMatters #PureJoy #AdultTricycle #accessibility #mobility #DignityOfRisk
When #teaching new or challenging skills, use a child’s strengths and interests.
Our carousel-lover was all in when his fine motor #OT work (a significant challenge) was framed as creating a carousel. It hung next to his bed for a year.
More at
dreamsformgoals.com/strength…
When #inclusion is done with intention and customized supports, it will always be best for ALL.
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Happy #TeacherApprecationWeek to all the incredible #teachers, support staff, and other team members who pour themselves into #teaching our children.
You truly make a difference!
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Teaching a child with #specialneeds/#disability can be hard. For #parents, #teachers, and for your child. Especially right now.
But always worth it. #inclusion can still happen in e-learning, the community, and the home.
Identifying “happiness triggers” is a great was for kids of any age and #parents to build coping strategies. Make graphics and post them where the family can see as a visual reminder!
#parenting #specialneedsparenting #specialneeds #autism #socialemotional
📷Mombrain.Therapist
🎢 @SFGreat_America now has @IBCCES Certified #Autism Center credentials. Low-sensory spaces and staff training make the theme park more #accessible for all! Their website has details on other #disability accommodations to help make a day at the park successful! #Inclusion 🎢
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Great practical steps for #parents to create a safe, healthy home life, even amidst stressful life situations.
#parenting #SpecialNeedsParent
First middle school track meet for 13yo. He’s done #SpecialOlympics track for years, but always wanted to wear his beloved Wildcat red.🏃🏻♂️
He might run/walk his 100m, but he’s going to stay in his lane and cross the finish line like everyone else. 🏆
#DreamsFormGoals #Inclusion
Starting young with independence and #lifeskills is a gift you give, #parents! Easy to build tiny skill on tiny skill with BIG payoff. This hungry 13yo loves making his own microwave eggs as a snack and it’s a valuable life skill!
#StrengthBuildingVSDeficitFixing
