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Honoring Personal Choices in Disability Language and Identity
Understanding Person-First and Identity-First Language Let’s explore an important topic: the difference between person-first and...
Julie Collison
Feb 282 min read
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How Embracing Disability Transformed My Life: A Journey of Growth and Empowerment
My life, like many others, has been marked by a series of diagnoses and the learning experiences that come with them. In elementary...
Julie Collison
Feb 268 min read
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The Essential Role of Self-Advocacy in Education for Students with Disabilities
Hi, I'm Julie! Welcome to my blog! I have over 18 years of experience in special education and related fields. I am a licensed K-12...
Julie Collison
Feb 47 min read
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Nurturing Young Minds: The Importance of Social Emotional Learning in Early Childhood
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) plays a crucial role in developing self-awareness, empathy, and interpersonal skills in children. By...
Julie Collison
Jan 257 min read
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Supporting Children with Self-Regulation: Tools, Resources, and Personal Experiences
We are constantly moving throughout the day, and some people require more movement than others to stay regulated. The type of movement we...
Julie Collison
Jan 97 min read
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Can Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Help Us Find Balance in Our Daily Roles?
We all play multiple roles in our daily lives, such as family members, friends, students, teachers, and employees. We may lose sight of...
Julie Collison
Nov 16, 20242 min read
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Empowering Voices: Alex and Kyle's Journeys of Self-Determination and Self-Advocacy
Self-determination involves making choices for yourself and controlling how your life unfolds. Self-advocacy is about understanding your...
Julie Collison
Nov 4, 20241 min read
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