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...

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...

By Meshell Baylor, MHS "Your mental health matters more than any external validation." Life can be a rollercoaster ride when being a...

According to the Institute of Aging, 65% of older people with long-term care needs rely exclusively on family and friends to assist.

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...

By Karen Kaplan, MS If you are a parent, teacher, speech therapist, an individual on the autism spectrum, or a person with sensory...

By Karen Kaplan, MS Did you know most school districts in California that serve a larger population of students with neurodiversity are...

By Karen Kaplan The season is upon us as Christmas decorations appear in stores, holiday music is played, and family holiday films are...

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...

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...

By Karen Kaplan, MS Are you a parent who nurtures independence? Have you gathered as much knowledge as possible about your child’s...

By Siena Castellon The voices of the autism community are rarely heard. At a time when social justice and inequality are at the forefront...

By Karen Kaplan There are so many things a teacher needs to know to be successful in supporting students with different abilities. I...

By Karen Kaplan Executive functioning consists of specific cognitive processing skills necessary to learn, work, live, and function...

By Meshell Baylor, MHS Parenting a child with exceptional needs is a full-time job. You, as advocates, learn to navigate multiple streams...

Por Meshell Baylor, MHS El presente es un artículo de Meshell Baylor sobre las familias latinas cuyos hijos tienen necesidades...

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...

By Karen Kaplan Executive functioning explained Executive functioning skills consist of specific cognitive processing skills necessary to...

By Karen Kaplan As a speech delay therapist, I have always been interested in helping children learn to communicate their needs, wants,...

By Karen Kaplan The other day, I saw a mom’s post about her son with autism, who lined up all his yellow toy vehicles, trying to choose...