“Act like you’ve done this before.” This phrase is based on the assumption that an individual should just “know” what to do or how to act, even in novel situations. This phrase is deeply rooted in the “curse of knowledge”. Has there ever been a time in your life when circumstances required you to “act…
I will not say that the progress of my students or my son is a miracle, because a miracle implies that the impossible occurred. I’ve always believed that growth and skill development are possible and when we maintain this perspective, we contribute to a more effective IEP process. The truth of the matter is, parents…
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