It is hard to stay on top of all the social media information, but it is important to keep abreast of what is going on in special education. These are the people I follow to help me learn new strategies for kids as well as information on changes in government policy.
There are thought leaders who are changing the way we see education. I also follow other advocates to see what they are working and gain new ideas for helping my clients. I have also included many parents, some of whom are advocates and some focus on raising awareness of parenting special needs kids.
THOUGHT LEADERS
Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman- Drs. Brock and Fernette Eide
- Joy Resmovits
- Michelle Rhee
- Dr. Gary Brannigan
- Carol Greenburg
- Dr. Melissa B. Singer
PARENTS
- Ellen Seidman
- Noah’s Dad
- Autism Kids on Tour
- Atypical Familia
- Charlene Bullard
- Living in the Crazy Laine
SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVOCACY
- Wrightslaw
- COPAA (Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates)
- Understood.org
- Adams & Associates Law
- Disability Scoop
- Inclusive Education Project
- Jennifer Laviano
- Lindsay Jones, NCLD
SPECIAL ED TEACHERS
- SPED Homeschool
- Patrick Black
- Melanie Broxterman
- Autism Classroom News
- Karen Bolotin
- Jodi Black
- The Inclusive Class
PUBLICATIONS
- ADDitude Magazine
- On Special Education
- Education Week
- Autism Parenting Magazine
- The Teaching Channel
ORGANIZATIONS
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Bonnie Landau is a professional counselor and holistic therapist in Ventura County, California. Her specialities include therapy for autism, therapy for ADHD, and therapy for parenting who have kids with autism or ADHD or other neurodivergence. She changed careers from graphic design to counseling with the goal of helping struggling parents of kids with ADHD, autism, or other neurodivergence find strategies and solutions to help their children succeed. Bonnie is also the author of Special Ed Mom Survival Guide: How to Prevail in the Special Education Process and Find Life-long Strategies for You and Your Child.
