Top 5 Special Needs Preschools in Greater Boston and Massachusetts in 2019

by 2019 Family Favorites on July 07, 2020

Here are the 2019 Top 5 Special Needs Preschools as voted for by parents in Greater Boston and throughout New England ... Read full article

Learn Debate Skills with Debate Camp's New Online Learning Resource

on April 15, 2020

Debate Camp Online provides students with a welcome zone in which to learn and develop skills in parliamentary debate. ... Read full article

How to Safeguard Children with Special Needs from Bullying

on April 15, 2020

When young Cody joined the peer inclusion preschool at his neighborhood public school, he fit in from the start. His class was a mix of neurotypical “peer mentors” and children with disabilities, including students like Cody with apraxia of speech, a... Read full article

Pitch Perfect: Favorite Family Campgrounds

on April 15, 2020

Tent? No tent? Yurt? Cabin? RV? Camping these days comes as individually tailored as you’d like—you can even dial your wilderness experience up or down depending on how close you prefer to sleep to nature—but whatever you choose, it all comes to down... Read full article

6 Things I Learned at Universal Orlando Resort

on April 01, 2020

When I was a kid, I wanted nothing more than to visit Universal Orlando Resort – mostly because it was where Double Dare, the slime-fueled kids game show, was filmed. ... Read full article

Inside Guide to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter

on April 01, 2020

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is split between two parks, connected by the Hogwarts Express. To see both, you’ll need a two-park ticket granting you access to Universal Studios Florida (home to Diagon Alley and Knockturn Alley).... Read full article

At Home S.T.E.M. Activities

on March 20, 2020

Stack It, Bag it, Build It... Read full article

Understanding the Special Education Process and Feeling Positive About Support Received in a School

by Andrea Freeman and Tiffany Palenscar, Easterseals Massachusetts on October 10, 2019

Each child learns differently, which may mean that additional support in school is needed in certain areas. If this is the case, your child’s teacher or a school administrator may discuss having your child evaluated for special education services wi... Read full article

Addressing Challenging Behavior and How it Relates to the IEP Process: A Reference Guide for Parents

by Dana Howell, Easterseals Massachusetts on October 10, 2019

When you have a child with academic, social, or behavioral challenges, providing them with the correct supports can be an overwhelming and confusing process. How do you ensure that teachers and therapists effectively meet the needs of your child? For... Read full article

Knowing When You Should Request a Third Party Evaluation

by Paul Medeiros, Easterseals Massachusetts on October 10, 2019

During the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) creation process, it is not unusual for a parent to disagree with a recommendation from one or more of the school’s team members. If a compromise cannot be reached, there is a risk that this difference ... Read full article