by Bonnie Landau | May 11, 2017 | Mom Care, Mom Moments
As moms we have many moments in our days when we need to take a break and catch our breath. Unfortunately as special ed moms those moments are literally moments, and rarely turn into 20 or 30 minute breaks. I am starting a series of blogs to teach you how to take...
by Bonnie Landau | May 9, 2017 | Ask Bonnie, Blog, IEP
Q: The school has classified my 5-year-old son as autistic, but the only trait he displays is speech delay. He does have some sensory issues, but they aren’t a huge deal in the school setting. He has been evaluated privately and they always say he doesn’t...
by Bonnie Landau | May 6, 2017 | Advocacy, Blog, IEP
It’s that time of year when we realize our child may need more support in school. Whether this is your first IEP or you are a seasoned pro, you cannot help but have anxiety when approaching the meeting. Even when the team is kind and truly tries to help, there...
by Bonnie Landau | May 3, 2017 | Accommodations, Blog, Classroom Help, Printable
Behavior support in a general ed classroom is often one of the more challenging pieces to get into place for a student. While teachers very much want to help their kids, most teachers these days have overfull classes and many students who need special attention. While...
by Bonnie Landau | May 1, 2017 | Blog, Learning Disability, Parenting
For parents who have children with moderate learning issues, they are very aware that their children are stuck in the middle. Their kids are not severely disabled or autistic, nor are they typical kids with typical challenges. These kids are stuck between...
by Bonnie Landau | Apr 29, 2017 | Blog
by Carol Stock Kranowitz, MA If your child has any kind of sensory issues, this book has to be part of your library. Back in 2004 this was the first book I read to help my son. He had sensory seeking behaviors that created all sorts of havoc for him and those around...
by Bonnie Landau | Apr 28, 2017 | Attention Problems, Auditory Processing
Q: My daughter is in 7th grade and she has a habit that is really causing problems socially. When doing independent work in class, she constantly hums. She also does this when doing her homework at home. She’s done this for as long as we can remember, but now in...
by Bonnie Landau | Apr 26, 2017 | Blog, Parenting, Twice Exceptional
While working as a therapist with special ed kids in schools, I have noticed a trend with Special Ed Moms. They are so ernest to help their child succeed, they become hyper focused on the problem, forgetting about the things that are going right. Many times parents...
by Bonnie Landau | Apr 24, 2017 | Ask Bonnie, IDEA
Q: I just got an email from my son’s teacher saying he cannot go on the upcoming field trip unless I go with him. The teacher said they do not have somebody who can watch him, and since he often gets overstimulated or upset, he will need me there to keep him...
by Bonnie Landau | Apr 22, 2017 | Blog, Mom Care, Stress & Learning
With all the ups and downs that come from being a Special Mom, do you find the time to meditate or calm your spirit? It’s really hard to grab those moments when you can silence your inner voice and reset your energy thermostat. It’s hard to block out the...
by Bonnie Landau | Apr 21, 2017 | Blog, Printable, Sensory Processing, Stress & Learning
How can you help children sit still so they can focus and listen? Many children today have difficulty sitting still in long classes or family events, but children with sensory issues have a particularly hard time. My Calming the Hyper Child printable is chock full of...
by Bonnie Landau | Apr 19, 2017 | Stress & Learning
Kids today are under so much more stress than the previous two generations, and it often shows up in difficulties at school. Oftentimes when the brain is stuck in a stress response, it is very difficult for the child to get out of it. The following infographic shows...
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