Changing my lens on Oppositional Defiant Disorder
I have struggled with letting go of my viewing lens for my youngest son; I seem to have seen him as oppositional (and subsequently then push him to be defiant) since... Read more.
Interview with Ron Garrison on Restraint and Seclusion
The following is the partial transcript of an interview with Ron Garrison in early 2018. Mr. Garrison is a retired educator with experience at all levels of the... Read more.
Tips for a Successful I.E.P Meeting
You arrive at the school and check-in. A secretary escorts you to the conference room. You enter to find a group of people already seated around a long rectangular... Read more.
Is your child being restrained or locked in a room at school? A plea to New Brunswick’s Candidates – 2020 Election
In an era where global protests continue as a result of the inhumane treatment that led to the death of Mr. George Floyd at the hands of Police, similar Restraints,... Read more.
A professional journey: Thinking outside of the (behavioral) box
Today’s guest author is Diane Gould. Diane is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Board Certified Behavior Analyst with a private practice outside of Chicago.... Read more.
School Resource Officers: First, Do No Harm
The School Resource Officer (SRO) role was introduced by a public-school system in Flint, Michigan, during the 1950s. Yet, ever since, a progression of, “mission... Read more.
The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog: Insights from a reader
Today John will share some of his thoughts on the book The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog by Dr. Bruce D. Perry and Maia Szalavitz.... Read more.
Gaslighting: How School districts justify the use of restraint and seclusion
Today’s guest author is Robin Roscigno. Robin Roscigno is a scholar/practicioner specializing in education for Neurodivergent children. She is a PhD candidate... Read more.
How Seclusion and Restraint came to be Outlawed in New Zealand
Once upon a time a child was locked in a closet in a Miramar school in the Capital, Wellington, of a small realm, New Zealand at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean.... Read more.
Finding your voice and finding your people
My experience with the special needs community started with volunteer work when I was sixteen. I started working for a company that helped special needs children... Read more.