Mindfulness in Schools: An Evidenced-Based Approach to Social-Emotional Learning

The goal of a mindfulness practice is to help exercise the skills you need to acknowledge and accept the moment you are in as well as the thoughts, emotions, and feelings you encounter in that moment. No judgment. No trying to ignore them. Just being aware and accepting of all the sensations: physical, mental, and emotional. Mindfulness is an effective tool for every human, and especially beneficial for children with disabilities.

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How Inclusive Education Can Benefit Your Child

As a parent of an exceptional student, we understand that you want to partner with your child’s school to ensure the best programming. We help you understand what inclusion is, how it can benefit children with and without disabilities, and what recommendations are research-based.

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Uncover the Purpose of Challenging Behavior with a Functional Behavior Assessment

While many people can identify what problem behavior they are interested in reducing such as tantrums or aggression, the reason for the behavior—the why—is often not revealed until a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) is done.

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