Blogs by Bonnie Landau
Information about Special Education & Inspiration for Special Ed Moms
Mom Moment #1: Feel Your Body With Grounding
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...
Why Would School Give My Child the Wrong Diagnosis?
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 qualify for...
Reducing Anxiety When Attending an 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 is an...
Positive Behavior Support in the Classroom – 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...
Who are The Middle Kids?
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 "severe" and...
Book Review: The Out of Synch Child
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...
Humming as a Distraction
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...
Special Ed Moms, Don’t Break Your Kids!
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...
Can the School Require Supervision on a Fieldtrip?
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 calm. Can...
Mom Care: De-Stress With Doodling
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...
Calming the Hyper Child
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...
How Stress Affects the Brain and Hampers 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...
Gorsuch Sworn In: What it Means for Special Ed
The swearing in of Judge Neil Gorsuch means the Supreme Court now has a conservative bias, and they have added a judge who has a history of ruling against people with disabilities. Special education law is spelled out in the IDEA and Section 504 of the Americans with...
Why Schools are Stuck on “No!” for Special Ed
Why are the schools so frustrating to work with? I created this eBook to shed some light on why the schools so often seem to resist helping your child. It's more than just finances. Getting to know the personality of your school district is key to making sure you have...
How Parent Centers Help You With Special Ed
The IDEA provides funds for each state to offer Parent Training and Information Centers, and some states have Community Parent Resource Centers. These centers provide information and resources to parents of children with disabilities, including: One-on-one...
Returning to School After TBI: What Parents Should Know
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can turn a child's world upside down. Not only because of the unexpected accident, but because the healing process is really slow and unpredictable. It is common for children to need extra supports in school, even if they never missed a...
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