Nonprofit CEO Helps Dreams Come True in the Autism Community
By Haiku Haughton EXCEPTIONAL SPOTLIGHT For our first exceptional spotlight, we introduce Jeanetta Bryant, the CEO of Bright Feats...
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Mar 239 min
Producer Scott Steindorff’s Movie "Understanding Autism" Shines an Valuable Light on Neurodiversity
By Ron Sandison, M Div Understanding Autism premieres April 4th, 2024 "There is a lot of misunderstanding around autism, and through a...
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Mar 25 min
Is Your Exceptional Child Receiving the IEP Benefits They Deserve?
By Karen Kaplan, MS Is your child or loved one with an Individual Education Program (IEP) not receiving their education benefits? It...
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Feb 88 min
Helping Special Needs Teachers and Parents Find the Answers They Seek
By Karen Kaplan, MS Do you know the old phrase, “As one door closes, another one opens?” Yes, when one solution does not resolve the...
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Feb 84 min
Empowering Awareness: Teaching People with Differently-Abilities to Recognize and Confront Bullying
By Karen Kaplan, MS “I am not perfect, but I will always be real,” said Tupac Shakur. "All I can do is be me, whoever that is,” said Bob...
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Feb 84 min
Exceptional Advice on Parent Mental Health
By Meshell Baylor, MHS "Your mental health matters more than any external validation." Life can be a rollercoaster ride when being a...
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Jan 194 min
Caring for the Aging Caregiver: Advocate for Autism and Special Needs
According to the Institute of Aging, 65% of older people with long-term care needs rely exclusively on family and friends to assist.
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Jan 184 min
Powering Up Your Day and Supporting Learning Differences
By Karen Kaplan, MS Many people believe we need to find a way to recharge each day to empower us in our lives. I assume it would be the...
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Jan 176 min
From Waffle Makers to Batman Toasters: Fun Eating Motivators When There is a Sensory Sensitivity
By Karen Kaplan, MS If you are a parent, teacher, speech therapist, an individual on the autism spectrum, or a person with sensory...
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Jan 175 min
Putting Back Mentor Programs Will Help in Neurodivergent Classrooms
By Karen Kaplan, MS Did you know most school districts in California that serve a larger population of students with neurodiversity are...
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Dec 10, 20233 min
Getting to Know a Loved One with Different Abilities Through Holiday Wish Lists
By Karen Kaplan The season is upon us as Christmas decorations appear in stores, holiday music is played, and family holiday films are...
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Nov 2, 20234 min
We Need to Know About ALL the Senses to Better Help Children with Different Abilities
By Karen Kaplan One of the positives about research is that it is ongoing and always coming up with new information to help us understand...
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Oct 19, 20234 min
Learning Differently When There are Different Abilities: Drum It, Paint It, Dance It, and Plant It
By Karen Kaplan, MS Schools seem to focus on the read it, write it, tell it, hear it, finish it, and put it away mantra. How about we try...
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Oct 19, 20235 min
Parents, Become THE Developer of Life Skills When There Are Different Abilities
By Karen Kaplan, MS Are you a parent who nurtures independence? Have you gathered as much knowledge as possible about your child’s...
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Oct 19, 20236 min
The Rise of Autistic Voices: The Time Has Come for Us to Be Heard
By Siena Castellon The voices of the autism community are rarely heard. At a time when social justice and inequality are at the forefront...
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Oct 18, 20236 min
How Can We Help Teachers Be Successful in the Classroom When There are Different Abilities?
By Karen Kaplan There are so many things a teacher needs to know to be successful in supporting students with different abilities. I...
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Sep 13, 20235 min
Top Advice When a Child Struggles with Executive Functioning
By Karen Kaplan Executive functioning consists of specific cognitive processing skills necessary to learn, work, live, and function...
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Sep 13, 20234 min
Advocating for The Exceptional Spanish-Speaking Child | Our Voice Matters Too!
By Meshell Baylor, MHS Parenting a child with exceptional needs is a full-time job. You, as advocates, learn to navigate multiple streams...
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Sep 13, 20234 min
Abogando por el niño hispanohablante con necesidades especiales ¡Nuestra voz también importa!
Por Meshell Baylor, MHS El presente es un artículo de Meshell Baylor sobre las familias latinas cuyos hijos tienen necesidades...
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Jul 25, 20233 min
Smiling When There Are Learning Differences
By Karen Kaplan A smile connects two people or more. It is a sparkle to most. It can be a thank you, a hello, and a goodbye. A smile...
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