When It Looks Like Autism Is “Getting Worse” – What’s Really Happening
He told me he wants to get married. My grandson is 11 years old. Pre-pubescent. Right on the edge of everything changing. And the conversation that followed made me rethink what “getting worse” actually means, and who gets to decide.
The Future of Our Children’s Education: Navigating Recent Changes
“The future depends on what you do today.” – Mahatma Gandhi Dear Parent, Caregiver or Someone who Loves a Kiddo with a Disability, As a non-attorney special education advocate, I feel compelled to write to you during this pivotal moment in our educational landscape. The votes are in for 2024 elections and have the potential […]
School Meeting Jitters? Turn Your Worries into Wins for Your Child
Let’s be real — navigating special education can feel like entering an alternate universe. There’s confusing terminology, complicated processes, and an overwhelming sense that your child’s future rests on decisions that you have to make. It’s enough to make any parent feel a little (or a lot!) lost. That’s why I believe in shifting the […]
From Stress to Success: Making School Conversations Work
From Stress to Success: Making School Conversations Work We’ve all experienced that sinking feeling when a troubling email or call pops up from your child’s school. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed or even defensive, but it doesn’t have to be that way! As I develop my Chaos to Collaboration CollabCulture membership, I want to share […]
It’s Your Child’s Right to Be Included
It’s Your Child’s Right to Be Included! Empowering Parents: A Guide to Turning Special Education Chaos into Collaboration℠ Hey, amazing people! 👋 It’s me, Latina Nickelson, Special Education Advocate & IEP Coach, moving families from Chaos to Collaboration℠ in the Special Education Process. Now, here’s the real talk – lately, I’ve been connecting with several […]