Over a dozen semesters, my 24-year-old son Andrew spent considerable time at Butler University. Always a guest. Never a student. Each April he actively participates in Special… Read more “School Inclusion Done Right”
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Blame the Parent
When a child is struggling, one technique is quick. It’s easy. It cost no money. Yet it skirts any sense of personal responsibility – while undermining the spirit… Read more “Blame the Parent”
No Sticker Charts Please – Try Understanding Executive Function Instead
ADHD, ASD, BP, FASD, RAD, PDD, ODD, SPD. With so many alphabet soup labels, what do they have in common? Each is a brain disorder – affecting… Read more “No Sticker Charts Please – Try Understanding Executive Function Instead”
The Most Important Test My Son Ever Took
Parents notice first. Their child’s not meeting milestones – usually in more than one area. And that’s when they know. Something’s not right, even as professionals tell… Read more “The Most Important Test My Son Ever Took”
Women Who Made Me a Better Parent
Each year around Father’s Day, I remember – and appreciate – the individuals who’ve made me the father I am today. Like most fathers I follow the… Read more “Women Who Made Me a Better Parent”