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Honoring April, Autism Awareness Month Choose To Live in the Possible
By Karen Kaplan Today, I heard someone say, "Choose to live in the possible." I smiled and reflected. I remembered Dr. Robert Schuller,...
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2 days ago3 min read
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Make Very Sure Your IEP And ITP Are Secure and All-Encompassing
By Karen Kaplan Parents and professionals are greatly concerned about the prevailing belief that the Federal Department of Education is...
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Mar 305 min read
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Using a Puzzle to Help Problem-Solve and Visualize the Future with Special Needs
By Karen Kaplan Life is like assembling various pieces and connecting them to create positive lives. So, we must teach our children...
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Mar 214 min read
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Exploring Ways to Help People with Autism Deal with Burnout
By Karen Kaplan, MS Everyone becomes overwhelmed at some time. Frequently, we may be over-scheduled in our daily life. Frequently, we may...
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Mar 214 min read
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Teaching Children with Learning Differences Lessons in a Meaningful Way
By Karen Kaplan, MS Have you ever noticed the signs that pop up on telephone poles, parking signs, or stop signs in your neighborhood?...
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Jan 293 min read
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Use Your Unique Credential to Empower Your Child With Learning Differences
By Karen Kaplan, MS Dear Parents, I have met many of you who second-guess yourselves, thinking that you need a specialist credential or...
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Jan 274 min read
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Wisdom for Parents Who Support People with Special Needs
By Karen Kaplan, MS I came across a reel today with soothing music and the title, “Put Yourself in Time-Out.” As someone who suggests...
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Jan 204 min read
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Bringing Wonder Back into Your Life and Passing it On to Someone with a Different Ability
By Karen Kaplan, MS A new wellness strategy for parents and individuals who must deal with stress, anxiety, and being overwhelmed is...
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Jan 84 min read
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Why Does My Special Needs Child Suddenly Not Want to Go to School?
By Karen Kaplan, MS Recently, I have been talking with several motheres who have become very concerned, as their children are no longer...
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Jan 74 min read
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The Value of Introducing NEW When There are Learning Differences
By Karen Kaplan At this time of the year, many of us are creating vision boards and dream boards, identifying new resolutions, or listing...
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Dec 26, 20245 min read
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Grandparents: Hear the Cry for Understanding When There Is an Autism Diagnosis
By Karen Kaplan Grandparents can either choose to work to understand and support their son or daughter, who are focused on raising their...
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Dec 26, 20244 min read
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So Many Social Skills for Our Teens and Young Adults to Learn
By Karen Kaplan, MS Have you taught your teenager or young adult with different abilities about the social rules associated with some...
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Dec 16, 20243 min read
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A Unique Look at Embracing and Understanding Anxiety with Autism
By Karen Kaplan, MS Let’s just stop for a minute and think: When was the last time you had to adapt to something new in your life? You...
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Dec 2, 20244 min read
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Special Needs Parents Need to Keep Informed of Available Services
By Karen Kaplan When a child learns, connects, or accesses their community differently in school, work, or recreational environments,...
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Dec 2, 20244 min read
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Chanakah Can Provide Great Learning Opportunities for Children with Special Needs
By Karen Kaplan Use the celebration of Hanukkah to help your child develop their vocabulary, strengthen fine motor and motor planning...
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Dec 2, 20243 min read
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Benefits of Customized ABA Therapy: How It Differs from Traditional Approaches
By Chris Topham, MEd Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has long been recognized as a therapy for individuals living with autism spectrum...
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Nov 14, 20245 min read
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Teaching the Value of Punctuality When There Are Special Needs
By Karen Kaplan Punctual means arriving on time. It means being prompt, not late or tardy. Many of us understand the social implications...
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Sep 27, 20243 min read
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Developing Skill Sets Together When There Are Special Needs
By Karen Kaplan As I strolled in my neighborhood yesterday, I saw a mom and her two daughters sitting at a stand on the corner. As I...
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Sep 25, 20243 min read
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Adapting to a New Season When There Are Different Needs
May the Fall Force Be with You By Karen Kaplan The Fall equinox is here, and the weather is changing. The force of nature is evident as...
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Sep 25, 20243 min read
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The Value of Teaching Ways to “Chill Out” When There Are Learning Differences
By Karen Kaplan I was waiting in line for my cappuccino this morning when one of the baristas I have grown to know stood at the coffee...
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Sep 4, 20244 min read
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