Above you, every night of your life forever and always, is the Milky Way. The Milky Way is our galaxy, and it’s one of nature’s most stunning gifts; it’s the light show of a lifetime. But unfortunately, the light pollution we see in our skies today masks the beauty of space, and the stars of …

Did you know it is estimated that nearly six million African Americans in the United States today live with a disability? Disabilities can be intellectual, physical, developmental, or acquired.  Many people with disabilities face significant challenges when seeking social assistance, getting an education, and finding long-term employment. These obstacles sometimes lead to feelings of discouragement …

Rigid structure. High admission fees. A wealthy student body. The phrase “therapeutic school” might suggest images of troubled teen boot camps, private schools, or residential in-patient treatment facilities doubling as schools. Yet outside the for-profit sector, iCan Dream Center, NFP model is helping youth simultaneously achieve personal and academic wellness—and in 99 percent of cases, …

Parents often want to help promote the language skills their child is learning at school in their own home setting. But they often don’t know how or where to start. There are many ways to get started by using toys that are available right at home! Two simple ways to start are through narration and …

Obtaining an acceptable level of literacy can greatly improve many factors in your life, including improvements to your social life, education, and career prospects. The ability to read, write, and understand information can hugely impact your employability. If you need support with literacy or numeracy skills, there is plenty of help available. Getting Support Improving literacy …

The neurodiversity community believes: Autism and other neurological variations (learning disabilities, ADHD, etc.) may be disabilities, but they are not flaws. People with neurological differences are not broken or incomplete versions of normal people. Disability, no matter how profound, does not diminish personhood. People with atypical brains are fully human, with inalienable human rights, just …

Winter break injects some fun into an otherwise dull, cold time of year. But when the festivities end in the new year, kids often struggle with the transition back to routine, rules, and homework. Returning to the classroom doesn’t invoke the same excitement as back to school in August, and summer break feels overwhelmingly far away. So …

The holiday break is just about here, and along with it, plenty of colorful decorations, gifts, foods, and activities that most kids find exciting in December. However, children with anxiety or sensory processing issues may find the holidays challenging. They may look forward to the season, only to be disappointed when they find themselves overwhelmed …

By: Dr. Evisha Ford, LCSW I stumbled upon this photo recently and smiled. Instantly, it brought back warm memories of the most wonderful time of the year. December was a particularly festive month in my family. My birthday is in December, my maternal grandmother’s birthday was on Christmas, both my maternal aunts had December birthdays, …

A calming corner is a designated space in a home or classroom with the purpose of being a safe place for a child to go when they feel their emotions are running too high and they need to regain their emotional and physical control. This helps a child regain self-regulation and attention necessary for participation. …