Why Every Parent with a Child in Special Education Should Ask These Three Questions
By Alyssa Ciarrocchi, Camden, NJ You Know Something Isn’t Working, but You’re Not Sure What to Ask Your child comes home frustrated. The behavior plan isn’t making a difference. The IEP meeting is next week, and you feel like you’re walking in without a map. You trust the professionals in the room, but you also […]
How to Choose the Right Apps and Tools for Students with Learning Disabilities
By Alyssa Ciarrocchi, Camden, NJ Start with the Student, Not the Software When you walk into a classroom or sit down for an IEP meeting, the conversation often jumps straight to solutions. “What app should we use?” “Which program works best?” But the most effective tool is always the one that fits the specific learner […]
ABA Therapy vs. Traditional Discipline: Understanding the Difference and What Works Best for Children
Throughout my years working with children, I have seen many different approaches to behavior and discipline. As an educator, Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant, and Registered Behavior Technician, I have worked with students who struggle with emotional regulation, communication, academics, and daily expectations. One question I hear often from parents is, “What is the right way […]
Executive Function Skills in Children: How to Improve Organization, Focus, and Independence at Home and School
Over the years, one of the things I have noticed most while working with children is that many struggles that look like motivation problems are actually skill-based challenges. A student may forget assignments, lose materials, avoid starting work, become frustrated with multi-step tasks, or need constant reminders throughout the day. It is easy to assume […]
How to Help Children With Emotional and Behavioral Challenges Succeed in School Settings
Working with children who face emotional and behavioral challenges has been the center of my career for over ten years. I have worked as a teacher, a Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant, and now as a Registered Behavior Technician while continuing my journey toward becoming a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst. Over the years, I have seen how […]
Applied Behavior Analysis Strategies Parents Can Use at Home to Improve Daily Routines and Behavior
As someone who has spent over ten years working in education and behavior support, I have seen how powerful small, consistent strategies can be in a child’s daily life. I currently work as a Registered Behavior Technician and am continuing my journey toward becoming a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst. One thing I have learned throughout my […]
Why Collaboration Between Parents, Teachers, and Behavior Specialists Matters for Student Success
Throughout my career in education and behavior support, I have learned that student success is never the result of one person working alone. It takes teamwork, communication, and consistency between everyone involved in a child’s life. As someone who has worked as a teacher, Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant, and Registered Behavior Technician, I have seen […]
Signs Your Child May Need Behavioral Support at School and What Parents Can Do
As someone who has spent more than ten years working in education, I have had the opportunity to work with many children who struggle behaviorally in school settings. I have worked as a teacher, a Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant, and now as a Registered Behavior Technician supporting children both in schools and at home. One […]
Why I Created My Website and What It Means for the Families I Serve
Starting my own website is something I have been thinking about for a long time. Over the past ten years, I have worked in education in many different roles, from teaching in classrooms to supporting students as a Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant and now as a Registered Behavior Technician. Throughout my journey, one thing has […]
Effective Strategies for Supporting Students with Learning Disabilities in the Classroom
Working with students who have learning disabilities has been one of the most rewarding parts of my career. Over the past ten years, I have taught in a variety of settings, from high school inclusion classrooms to behavioral rooms, and have served as a Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant. Through this experience, I have learned that […]