Special educators often carry dreams for young people who cannot yet dream for themselves. Many of our students come to us weighed down...

A Professional Perspective on Cell Phones, Gaming, and Special Needs Youth The Growing Concern Around Technology and Youth In today’s...

Learn effective, evidence-based strategies for managing Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) in children and adolescents. Written from the perspective of an experienced school administrator and tutor, this article explains what ODD is, shares a real-life case example, and outlines practical approaches such as staying calm, using structure and timers, reinforcing progress, and incorporating humor. Includes four actionable steps for parents, educators, and caregivers to reduce d

In special education—and in learning more broadly—task avoidance is a daily reality. Students may put their heads down, joke to distract...