Jul 27, 2023 | Education, Local News, Special Needs
By: Samantha Incorvaia For the first time in Chandler Unified School District (CUSD), high schools hosted exclusive tours for students with disabilities before the first day of school July 19. CUSD high schools welcomed families during open house hours to...
Sep 29, 2022 | Behavioral & Developmental, Early Childhood, Education, Special Needs
By Laura Ory October is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month. Karla Phillips-Krivickas of Think Inclusion helps to explain what can be done to support students with learning disabilities. Learning and attention issues, like dyslexia and ADHD, are quite common,...
Sep 29, 2022 | Behavioral & Developmental, Family Life, Special Needs
Making Halloween a “Treat” for All Kids By Katy Springer Like most kids, 5-year-old Remi loves Halloween. The Gilbert kindergartner enjoys picking out a costume, getting all dressed up and trick-or-treating with his brothers and sisters in his family’s...
Jul 29, 2022 | Family Life, Special Needs
By Melanie Isaacs A cautionary tale on expectations vs. reality I have the perfect family day planned: picnic at the park, then taking in our favorite local museum topped off with family laughter in the car and an adorable photo of us all smiling with the sunset in...
Sep 30, 2021 | Behavioral & Developmental, Early Childhood, Education, Special Needs
Classrooms That Build a Lifetime of Skills By Beatriz Orr, M.Ed., BCBA Why are inclusive practices important in the classroom? Inclusive classrooms benefit all students. Research has demonstrated positive educational outcomes for students with disabilities who...
Jun 21, 2021 | Behavioral & Developmental, Medical, Special Needs
By Alissa Paramo Many disorders share common traits and are often correlated. Because many symptoms of Auditory Processing Disorder overlap with other disorders, children are sometimes misdiagnosed or may have a coexisting condition along with APD. As an example, a...
