Build a Better IEP™

Can a Gifted Child Get an IEP? What Parents of Twice-Exceptional Students Should Know

Guest blog by Joanna Cheng, PPS, LEP, founder and director of Leap Center

If your child seems incredibly bright in some areas but struggles in others, you’re not imagining things, and you’re not alone.

Many parents find themselves confused when a child who can read years above grade level, or has ...

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5 Behavior Management Strategies to Increase Kids’ Independence

Guest blog by Kristin Lombardi, MA, BCBA, and Christine Drew, PhD, BCBA-D, Associate Professor of Special Education at Auburn University

For many families, managing or avoiding challenging behavior is a significant focus of their daily lives.

Many feel like they’re “walking on eggshells” or “waiti...

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Worried Your Grandchild May Have a Disability? Here's What to Do

Cathy was worried about her grandson. He was almost three, and his speech was limited. She knew the conversation with her daughter would be hard.

As a grandparent, it’s natural to worry about your grandkids. A grandparent’s unique perspective, experience, and intuition help you recognize when some...

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Accommodations vs. Modifications: What's the Difference?

You want the best for your student or child’s education. This couldn’t be more important when they have a disability.

Enter two of the most frequently used and least understood tools: accommodation and modification. Let’s define them and what they look like, as well as prompting and cueing. Then, f...

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