Does your child who is blind or low vision have complex needs? Partnering with your education team to gather information about how your child responds to activities at school and home is the first step towards building communication skills. As parents, we may want to know what is observed when determining our childās present level … Continued
If youāre like me (a bit of a nerd at heart), you may remember your childhood school āfirst daysā as fun and exciting, with possibly a few nervous butterflies in the mix. I loved the satisfaction of putting a crisp, clean stack of paper into my brightly colored Trapper-Keeper (did you know theyāre back in … Continued
Imagine you are shopping for groceries, safely crossing a street, playing with your child at the park, utilizing an elevator, or completing a routine job task. Youāre accomplishing what you have successfully accomplished for so many days and years. Your arm is clutched by a well-meaning individual wanting to ārescueā you, or you hear, āIāve … Continued
Such a whirlwind of bittersweet emotionsākindergarten is approaching! Itās hard to believe how quickly the years have passed, isnāt it? Your little one went from complete dependence on you to making strides toward independence. Thankfully your childās absolute preciousness hasnāt changed, but their level of autonomy has. So, letās take a look at how you can be preparing your child for increased independence in preparation for kindergarten. Working … Continued