Today, it is not enough for employers to say they embrace diversity. Leaders must be transparent communicators around hiring practices, how they set up an accessible workplace, and how they not just provide accommodations for neurodiverse workers (and workers with disabilities), but how they provide support and empowerment for the one in five neurodiverse employees …

In the workplace, conversation matters. So not having certain conversation, or leaving important components off the table, especially when it comes to inclusion, has consequences for employees. More than ever, companies are working to improve their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. This a great thing for the workforce and for society. But it has …

Women with autism tend to present differently than men, a fact which has often led to misdiagnosis and under-diagnosis. As a result, women who have autism and don’t receive a diagnosis tend to judge themselves harshly for finding life difficult. Any woman who has reached the point of wondering whether or not she has autism …

Have you heard the adage, “The way we talk to our child becomes their inner voice?” The sentiment is viral in the parenting world.  When I first read this, I honestly thought, “Oh man, another responsibility.” But words can’t be taken back. To think that what we say about children will be what they hear …

Life is never stagnant — we are all transitioning throughout our lives. For the adult with disabilities, however, “transition” has a specific meaning. It is part of the overall Individualized Education Program, or IEP, and it defines the move from public school to adult life. The IEP transition plan, as it is called, is required …

Why is Social Learning Theory important? The goal of educators is to promote resiliency in students’ lives as they overcome barriers to learning and encourage appropriate social skills in classrooms. Horsburgh & Ippolito (2018) explain Bandura’s social learning theory, which has four different stages. The first stage is attending to the behavior by allowing the …

ABA stands for Applied Behavior Analysis, which uses scientific techniques to modify behaviors. According to those who use it, the grandfather of these scientific principles is B.F. Skinner who employed these techniques on pigeons-teaching them to turn and peck when the words “turn” and “peck” appeared in their visual field. Were these pigeons reading? That …

Healing circles allow people to strengthen and support one another. Traditionally used in indigenous culture, this effective practice brings people together in the spirit of healing, friendship, and community. Today on the blog, check out what makes our circles so effective!

We all know that misconceptions abound about specific diagnoses in the world of special education.  Here are the most common myths about learning disabilities. Myth #1: Kids who struggle to read, write, or spell aren’t as smart as other kids. Fact: Research shows that kids with learning disabilities have average or above-average intelligence, but they have difficulty …

Today on the blog, we discuss the critical, yet, simple to teach concept of No Means No. Read on to find out why all children must learn body autonomy from a young age.