4 Easy Habits to Build Your Child’s Self Esteem with Your Words
Even if they don’t show it, even if they act like they don’t care, on some level our children believe everything we say about them. Why not leverage our children’s trust in what we say to empower them to become Read more >>
In our everyday lives, we place labels on many things, such as food, clothing, even people. We label people based on various social and biological features (age, gender, ethnicity, religion, race, occupation, appearance, etc.). While some labels are useful in Read more >>
10 Reasons Parents Should Stop Labeling Their Children
It’s tempting – and easy – to give children labels. At a very young age, they can seem very simple and predictable for us. Here are the reasons why it’s not a good parenting practice. Read more >>
Youth, Disclosure, and the Workplace Why, When, What, and How
Every job seeker with a disability is faced with the same decision: “Should I or shouldn’t I disclose my disability?” This decision may be framed differently depending upon whether you have a visible disability or a non-visible disability. Ultimately, the Read more >>
Disability Disclosure and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Deciding if, when, and how to share disability-related information with a prospective or current employer can be overwhelming. The decision-making process requires answering a number of personal questions that may be different with each employment experience. Read more >>
Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education
More and more high school students with disabilities are planning to continue their education in postsecondary schools, including vocational and career schools, two- and four- year colleges, and universities. As a student with a disability, you need to be well Read more >>
Does Your Child Have a Language Delay?
Your child may have a language delay if they don’t meet the language developmental milestones for their age. Their language abilities may be developing at a slower rate than most children’s. They may have trouble expressing themselves or understanding others. Read more >>
Speech and Language Development
Speech and language is an essential part of any child’s development. Language development impacts your child’s social interactions, behavior and academic skills. Read more >>
Language Delays in Toddlers: Information for Parents
Your baby is able to communicate with you long before they speak a single word! Learn how children communicate and what to do when there are concerns about delays in development. Read more >>
Self-Advocacy: Representing Yourself and Your Interests
When provided with the foundation of a safe environment, trusted mentors and opportunities to engage, all young people can be empowered to develop the skills they need to become self-advocates and elevate their voices. Read more >>
