Children of All Abilities Benefit from Inclusive Learning
In many schools, students who require a special education curriculum are separated from their able-bodied peers. There are many reasons why this is the...
Education Resources for Youth with Disabilities
Know your rights, and ensure your child receives the support they need in the classroom. These D.C., Maryland and Virginia resources make navigating special...
The Do’s and Don’ts of Inclusivity
In 1995, shortly before Debbie Sahlin’s son Ryan’s first birthday, he suffered from a traumatic brain injury as a result of an accident. After...
Good Different: 7 Reads About Courageous Kids with Disabilities
Happy Disability Pride Month! Community members of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in DC Public Library Disability Pride Month events and...
Inclusive DMV News for Disability Pride Month
Happy Disability Pride Month!In July, we celebrate the history and culture of people with disabilities, including the passage of the Americans With Disabilities Act...
Exploring Special Education Schools
Is a special education school right for your child? These schools can be public, nonpublic or private and often utilize different teaching methods than...
25 Years of Care and Compassion
When a group of parents founded Pathfinders for Autism in early 2000 as a place to share resources related to autism spectrum disorder, things...
Fresh Moves in the Science of Autism Screening
What if one minute spent playing a game in the pediatrician’s waiting room could help more children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) access earlier...
MPT Helps Develop PBS Kids Animated Series With Autistic Main Character
Move over, “Bluey” and “Paw Patrol”—there’s a new lovable animated animal in town, and this one’s breaking barriers on children’s TV. Created by author...
The Misunderstood Child: Sensory Processing 101
A typical morning in my home begins with these phrases: “My clothes hurt me. They are too loose. I need new clothes.” As a...
