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If you’re looking for an effective way to enhance daily routines and support individuals with different abilities, visual schedules and supports should be one of the first places to start. Among all the evidence-based interventions for neurodivergent individuals, visual schedules has shown to be effective, present minimal risks, and can be completely customized to each … read more
This article is designed to be utilized with the utmost professional integrity and ethical consideration. It is imperative to acknowledge that directly copying and pasting example goals into student’s IEPs from any external source, including ours, undermines the individualized nature of IEP planning and does not serve the best interests of students. This resource aims … read more
“Get going.” “It’s not that hard.” “You got this—just try it.” “Get started.” “You can do this.” Ever feel like you’re always playing the role of cheerleader for your teen or young adult with unique learning needs? We all have times where it feels difficult to get started. But for teens and young adults who … read more
A client’s father once came to us with this complaint: “My son and I have constant battles about the smallest, simplest things. Getting ready for school. Emptying the dishwasher – by the way, that’s the only chore he’s asked to do each day because the rest are worse. Going to bed at night. We just … read more
In the new world of distance learning and virtual home-school, we hear the same pleas from hundreds of parents, caregivers, teachers, and employers, “I feel like I’m giving hundreds of reminders every day. How hard is it to Just. Get. Started?” In situations where we’re asking for a greater level of independence from our kids, … read more