Dreams Form Goals
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Parent-friendly starting point for families of kids with #disabilities/#specialneeds to build basic critical foundations for a best life. Tambien en español.
Illinois, USA
Joined March 2018
A site for parents of kids with #disabilities/#specialneeds. Overviews of critical parenting theories. #Inclusion, person-centered thinking, dream building, people first words, and #selfadvocates wisdom help parents build a best life for their child. https://t.co/v708zwPWJA
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Dreams Form Goals provides a starting point with critical foundations to build a best life for your child with special needs
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Every school function should have a quiet space for those who need time away from noise or crowds! Such a small offering that can make a huge difference for children and families! Proud of my district for making space for EVERYONE to participate!
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Sit with this thought. It's more important that anything else we teach in schools or the community. Via @Inclusive_Class
#inclusionmatters #inclusion #advocacy #specialneedsparenting #specialneedsparent #disabilityadvocacy
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8thgrade #teacher adapts #Shakespeare Twelfth Night for my son who can't reading (yet). #UDL and #inclusion make it possible to learn the same material as his peers. They read this book w/him to get the main points of the story. This is done for each play or novel.
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Poem created via speech-to-text and checked with text-to-speech. My 8th grade son can’t read/write (yet), but he can still access #curriculum and has plenty to say! I love him so much, too!❤️ #inclusion #assistivetechnology #UDL
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Getting lost in alphabet soup or teacher jargon? This is a great resource for #parents. Give @EarlyCHOICESOrg a follow. They are regularly posting get things for families!
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Your child’s teacher might use language other educators understand but may be new to you. This list of commonly used early childhood terms can help you understand what the teacher means when she...
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🚨#parents, don’t miss this series by @tweetsomemoore on #inclusion in #childcare programs. Discrimination is REAL problem for #kids w/#disabilities in childcare and #preschool. It places your child in a trajectory that is hard to break from. #specialneedsparenting #specialneeds
I have been trying to figure out what I can do in response to Katie Jameson's story of her daughter Kenzie & the discrimination families have experienced in child and youth care programs. I connected with a few colleagues & am excited to share the result. https://t.co/PZFB6fbFSl
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It’s October and our #WouldntChangeAThing ambassadors are here to open up #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth with a bang. We all have worth. Whatever our abilities, whatever our strengths, whatever our talents, whatever our qualifications, whatever our differences. We are all worthy.
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Loving this new book by @emily_ladau. It should be required reading for everyone, but I especially encourage #parents of children with #disabilities to read this! You need this info to be the best you can be for your kids! #specialneeds #specialneedsparenting #inclusion
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With the right adapted bike, #inclusion today is riding to middle school with friends for the first time! He was so excited. #inclusionMatters #PureJoy #AdultTricycle #accessibility #mobility #DignityOfRisk
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When #teaching new or challenging skills, use a child’s strengths and interests. Our carousel-lover was all in when his fine motor #OT work (a significant challenge) was framed as creating a carousel. It hung next to his bed for a year. More at https://t.co/fGYg4Q8Zu1
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When #inclusion is done with intention and customized supports, it will always be best for ALL.
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Happy #TeacherApprecationWeek to all the incredible #teachers, support staff, and other team members who pour themselves into #teaching our children. You truly make a difference!
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Teaching a child with #specialneeds/#disability can be hard. For #parents, #teachers, and for your child. Especially right now. But always worth it. #inclusion can still happen in e-learning, the community, and the home.
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Identifying “happiness triggers” is a great was for kids of any age and #parents to build coping strategies. Make graphics and post them where the family can see as a visual reminder! #parenting #specialneedsparenting #specialneeds #autism #socialemotional 📷Mombrain.Therapist
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🎢 @SFGreat_America now has @IBCCES Certified #Autism Center credentials. Low-sensory spaces and staff training make the theme park more #accessible for all! Their website has details on other #disability accommodations to help make a day at the park successful! #Inclusion 🎢
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Great practical steps for #parents to create a safe, healthy home life, even amidst stressful life situations. #parenting #SpecialNeedsParent
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First middle school track meet for 13yo. He’s done #SpecialOlympics track for years, but always wanted to wear his beloved Wildcat red.🏃🏻♂️ He might run/walk his 100m, but he’s going to stay in his lane and cross the finish line like everyone else. 🏆 #DreamsFormGoals #Inclusion
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Starting young with independence and #lifeskills is a gift you give, #parents! Easy to build tiny skill on tiny skill with BIG payoff. This hungry 13yo loves making his own microwave eggs as a snack and it’s a valuable life skill! #StrengthBuildingVSDeficitFixing
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