In this video, Heather Snipes, Program Support Specialist with Supporting Innovative Practices in El Dorado County, breaks down the real reasons districts discourage one-on-one aides, how class sizes can actually be reduced for children with disabilities, why toilet training should never be a barrier to inclusion, and the specific questions parents can ask to understand what universal supports are already in place for their child.

Heather Snipes, Program Support Specialist with Supporting Innovative Practices in El Dorado County, shares what the data is showing about inclusive early childhood education in California, why mindset shift is the single most important factor in making inclusion work, and whether high quality inclusive preschool experiences are translating into more inclusive placements in elementary school.

In this video, Scott Turner breaks down three connected topics every early childhood family needs to understand: Indicator 6 and how federal monitoring is pushing districts to provide services in general education settings, how Head Start and State Preschool programs are often run by third-party community organizations rather than the district itself, and how TK is expanding the continuum of inclusive options for 4-year-olds with IEPs across California.

In this video, Scott Turner breaks down what the reassessment process actually looks like during the preschool to TK and kindergarten transition, what districts are required to do under IDEA, and what parents can expect — and ask for — at transition IEP meetings.

Heather Snipes, Program Support Specialist with Supporting Innovative Practices in El Dorado County, breaks down the difference between credentialed and permitted teachers in early childhood education, why the system is misaligned, and what that means for the families and children caught in the middle.

Dr. Lorena Galvan, DO, FAA, developmental-behavioral pediatrician at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, explains how she helps families navigate disagreements about an autism diagnosis while respecting teens, building understanding, and supporting self-advocacy.

Dr. Scott Akins, DO, Chief of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics and Director of Clinical Programs at the UC Davis MIND Institute, explains why some teens are diagnosed later and how a diagnosis can provide answers, self-understanding, strategies, and connection with supportive communities.

Helping kids with disabilities socialize during the holidays doesn’t have to mean forcing traditions. Find practical ways to support connection while honoring your child’s sensory, communication, social, and emotional needs.

Learn how updates to Undivided's IEP Assistant help you understand what's in your child's IEP, review tailored recommendations, and prepare for your meeting.

Learn how special interests can affect friendship, socialization, and connection when a child’s favorite topics or activities seem “age-inappropriate,” and how parents, educators, and peers can use those interests to build meaningful relationships.

Learn what special interests are, why they matter for autistic kids and children with other disabilities, and how parents can support these passions while building skills, connection, and joy.

If the IHSS worker does not show up during the expected time, call your local IHSS office about rescheduling.

Explore what travel training is, how to get it into your child’s plan, and what the process actually looks like from the early years through adulthood.

As children get older, school-provided transportation starts to cover less and less of their actual lives. The good news is that there are real options — and real funding sources — available to families at every stage, from middle school through adulthood. Public transit, paratransit, rideshare services, private transportation companies, and family-based options all have a role to play depending on your child’s needs, your community, and what you’re able to coordinate.

How do parents ask for the right support, whether that means specialized transportation, a bus aide, or travel training to build independence?

Social work services is just one of the mental health related services a student with disabilities can access as part of their IEP.

The fine print in your health plan’s Adverse Determination letter will give you the specific options for a higher-level appeal.

You can explore getting secondary coverage for your child that includes a benefit for that service.

This answer can be found in your Explanation of Benefits (EOB), which is a document the plan creates for every claim that is processed.

A Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is a group of parents who work with a school district to provide input and improve special education.

Your child's IEP indicates a service, not a person. As long as the school provides your child with that service, they’re in compliance.

It's possible to ask for an IEP accommodation for your child not to memorize, but also think about how to help your child demonstrate their learning.

Courts are challenging the longstanding rule requiring states to serve people with disabilities in the integrated setting appropriate to their needs.

Learn how IEP accommodations, modifications, and goals can make science and social studies more accessible for students with disabilities, plus expert tips for helping every learner engage and succeed in these subjects.