12/13/2022

How to Survive the Holiday Season With a Special Needs Child

The holiday season can be quite stressful with all of the planning, gift giving, decorating, and meal preparations.  However, how much more anxiety do our friends […]
11/16/2022

How Do I Teach My High Schooler with Special Needs Time Management Skills?

Teaching time management to a learner with special needs will take patience, perseverance, and knowing the right skills to teach.  Here I list a few ideas […]
10/10/2022

What is Transition Planning for Learners with Special Needs?

When educators use the word “transition planning” they are referring to the idea of creating a plan that maps out the path for our students, family […]
09/14/2022

How do I Help Learners with Special Needs Reduce Stress?

Stress can affect everyone, no matter the age or ability.  It shows up differently from one person to the next, however, the pain and symptoms are […]
08/11/2022

How Do I Create a Balanced Start to the New School Year?

Starting a new school year can be stressful for the entire family.  However, there are several strategies to use that would reduce anxiety and develop a […]
04/28/2022

How Do I Prevent Learned Helplessness with My Child with Special Needs?

So, what is learned helplessness?  It is the process of one person completing the task for another person, even if that person is capable of doing […]
04/13/2022

How to Make Reading/Writing fun for kids with Special Needs?

For most kids with special needs, reading and writing is a non-preferred task, one that they shy away from without regret.  Not only can reading and […]
03/16/2022

How Do I Help My Child With ADHD?

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder or better known as ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that can occur in children, teens, and adults. Some symptoms of this disorder are…. Inattention […]
02/15/2022

What Does Self-Advocacy Look Like for my Learner with Special Needs?

First, let’s define what self-advocacy is.  Self-Advocacy is the act of speaking up for oneself, learning how to make one’s own decisions, knowing who is in […]
01/19/2022

What is Executive Functioning and How Can I Help My Child with Special Needs?

So, the first question to answer is what is executive functioning? Executive functioning skills are the basic functions that we use every day. These skills help […]
01/05/2022

Happy New Year and Welcome to 2022

Happy New Year and welcome to 2022. As I reflect on this past year with Special Needs Tutors, I am humbled by the faith and the […]