By Karen Kaplan, BS Today, I observed a young boy, perhaps 10 years old, holding a vehicle license plate in one hand as he entered the...

By Karen Kaplan, MS It is summertime, and school is out for some children with special needs, so parents might worry that skills could be...

By Karen Kaplan, MS Some parents wonder why their child with additional needs has not qualified for extended school year (ESY). They fear...

By Karen Kaplan, MS, The Oxford dictionary defines goodbye as expressing good wishes when leaving a place after having a conversation...

By Priya Pasumarthy   A student profile is an outline that summarizes the student’s overall progress, academic growth, strengths,...

By Karen Kaplan On my usual walk today, I saw an ice cream truck with the quote “Different Makes Every Difference” on its side panel. The...

By Pollethe Ramirez When a child is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), families are often left swimming in a sea of emotions,...

By Karen Kaplan Today, I heard someone say, "Choose to live in the possible." I smiled and reflected. I remembered Dr. Robert Schuller,...

By Karen Kaplan Parents and professionals are greatly concerned about the prevailing belief that the Federal Department of Education is...

By Karen Kaplan   Life is like assembling various pieces and connecting them to create positive lives.   So, we must teach our children...

By Karen Kaplan, MS Everyone becomes overwhelmed at some time. Frequently, we may be over-scheduled in our daily life. Frequently, we may...

By Karen Kaplan, MS Have you ever noticed the signs that pop up on telephone poles, parking signs, or stop signs in your neighborhood?...

By Karen Kaplan, MS Dear Parents, I have met many of you who second-guess yourselves, thinking that you need a specialist credential or...

By Karen Kaplan, MS I came across a reel today with soothing music and the title, “Put Yourself in Time-Out.”  As someone who suggests...

By Karen Kaplan, MS A new wellness strategy for parents and individuals who must deal with stress, anxiety, and being overwhelmed is...

By Karen Kaplan, MS Recently, I have been talking with several motheres who have become very concerned, as their children are no longer...

By Karen Kaplan At this time of the year, many of us are creating vision boards and dream boards, identifying new resolutions, or listing...

By Karen Kaplan Grandparents can either choose to work to understand and support their son or daughter, who are focused on raising their...

By Karen Kaplan, MS Have you taught your teenager or young adult with different abilities about the social rules associated with some...

By Karen Kaplan, MS Let’s just stop for a minute and think: When was the last time you had to adapt to something new in your life? You...