

Finding the Right School for Your Child with Special Needs
This week we have the wonderful Jenny Wise back again to share her experience and advice on finding the perfect school for your special...


Music Therapy and Autism
Autism Awareness month is coming to an end, and we have been sharing a lot of information on how music therapy can be used to promote...


5 Ways to use Plastic Eggs that aren't Candy!
Easter is just around the corner and we are seeing those pesky, plastic eggs pop up everywhere. Luckily, there are so many ways to use...


10 Spring Time Music and Movement Activities
Spring is here! ...Though no one has told Chicago yet. Spring is one of my favorite times of the year! I mostly love it because there are...


Potty Training 101
Many parents have been asking me about resources for potty training. While I am far from the potty training expert, I do have several...


7 Best Sites for Free Special Ed Lesson Plans
After discussing the IEP and alternate plans for education, I thought I should bring in a professional parent who can discuss her...


You, Me and the IEP
February is a month filled with love so I figured I should talk about a topic we all love, IEPs. ...Okay, no one really loves IEPs, but...


Autism Research: Where do I start?
This is the final segment of my New Year, New Diagnosis blog series. If you missed part 1 and 2, please check them out for resources on...


Getting the Biggest Bang for your Buck
Welcome back to my New Year, New Diagnosis series. If you missed last week all about Autism, its signs and action steps to take in...


What to Expect When You're Suspecting... ASD
Since it is the start of a new year, I wanted to engage parents who might be newly receiving the diagnosis of autism for their child. In...





































