To Restrain or Not to Restrain
“There’s other ways to deal with violent behaviors or misbehavior outbursts than restraint.” This comment was made by a criminal...
So Much More
I saw this poster and wanted to share, because I am every single one of these!!! I even added a...
What Defines A Child’s Disability?
I was enjoying Joel Osteen’s live church service when they previewed a movie titled Where Hope Grows. The movie is...
The Hand
I love this time of year! I love celebrating the holidays! I was pondering what to write for this week’s post. I wanted to say more than simply Happy Thanksgiving.
Accessing Services
The Alta California Regional Center Alta’s Mission Alta California Regional Center (ACRC) creates partnerships with other community agencies to support and meet the global needs...
The Whole Picture
Dealing with challenging behaviors is something most teachers, Special Ed or not, face on a daily basis. Often times, the...
Blame It On The Shoes
It was something about shoes. It wasn’t a particular color or style. It didn’t matter if they were men’s shoes,...
Understanding Autism
A friend of mine was frustrated with the school system, her son’s teacher, her son, and herself. Diagnosed with ADHD...
What Is Communication?
My daughter doesn’t know how to communicate. I’ll never forget that day. It was early on in my career as...
Understanding Behaviors
Students with disabilities present many challenges for teachers and their families: health, orthopedic, communication, vision, and more. The biggest challenge...