IEP Team Disagreement Script: Exact Phrases to Use (& What to Document)
The IEP meeting is supposed to be a collaboration, but sometimes, it feels like a confrontation. The moment the school
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Sensory Diet Activities for Homework Avoidance: An Actionable 10-Minute Plan 🚀
Are the 10 minutes before homework time the most explosive part of your day? Does the phrase “Go do your
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The Sensory Diet Connection: Identifying Food Triggers and Sensitivities that Worsen Acid Reflux in Special Needs Children
For many special needs children—especially those with sensory processing disorder (SPD), autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, or developmental delays—acid reflux isn’t
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Early Warning Signs and Genetic Connections: Understanding Pediatric ALS in Special Needs Children
When you hear Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), you likely think of older adults — but there is a rare and
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The Urgent Check: Key Non-Verbal Cues for Throat Cancer Symptoms in Special Needs Children 👩⚕️👶
Children with special needs often face unique challenges when it comes to health monitoring. Communication barriers can make it difficult
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Decoding the ‘Hidden’ Signs of Heart Disease in Non-Verbal Special Needs Children
Heart disease is often associated with adults, but it can also affect children — including those with autism, Down syndrome,
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🗣️ Identifying Silent Symptoms of Kidney Stones in Non-Verbal and Developmentally Delayed Children
Kidney stones can be extremely painful, but for non-verbal and developmentally delayed children, identifying symptoms becomes far more challenging. Unlike
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Managing Blood Sugar to Stop Diabetic Retinopathy: Sensory-Friendly Tools & Routines
Diabetic retinopathy is one of the most serious complications of diabetes, especially in children and teens who already have sensory
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Easy-Read Guide: Healthy Habits to Lower Your “Colorectal Cancer” Risk
Colorectal cancer is one of the most common yet preventable cancers worldwide. The good news is that many daily habits
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“Cervical Cancer Symptoms” Checklist: A Simple Visual Guide for Special Needs Parents & Caregivers
Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, yet it continues to affect hundreds of thousands of women worldwide.
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