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I am often asked “which is better a 504 Plan or an IEP?”  My answer always starts with “it depends.”  It's a hard question to answer, because they both serve different purposes and have their own strengths depending on your child. Both are detailed plans, created by...

Before we get started I think it's important that you understand how I got here, to this place where I'm serving other families through advocacy. Go check out this blog  to learn a little about where this all started for me. If you had asked me 7 years ago when we...

When Mason was 3 and we went to his first IEP meeting, I had NO idea what to expect as a parent. Luckily, I had a BOSS cousin come with me and help me rewrite everything in a way that was more appropriate for Mason. And you know what? I was STILL overwhelmed. At home...

First day of school. You send your baby off on the big school bus for the first time ever. They barely let you take a picture before running out the door! The bus pulls away and you are left there.... waiting... wondering... anxious for your kiddo to come home and...

There is nothing worse. NOTHING compares to the struggle of an after school meltdown. This after school restraint can happen for any kid, but for a child who may struggle with sensory, impulsiveness, hyperactivity, focus, self-regulation or social skills, the meltdown...

 Back to School... and all the moms CELEBRATE! I mean, don't get me wrong I'm going to miss those little wildlings but I'm ready for structure and routine again... and a little break for my grocery store bill. These kids eat ALL. DAY. LONG. Are your kids eating 3...