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Julie Lane 6/14/26 Julie Lane 6/14/26

Self-Advocacy Starts Before Adulthood

As parents of children with disabilities, much of our time is spent advocating.

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Julie Lane 6/7/26 Julie Lane 6/7/26

Growth That Does Not Show Up on a Data Sheet

Parents of children with disabilities often become highly attuned to progress.

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Julie Lane 5/31/26 Julie Lane 5/31/26

The Hidden Work of Parenting

Parenting a child with a disability often involves responsibilities that are highly visible to others.

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Julie Lane 5/24/26 Julie Lane 5/24/26

ABA Then and Now: Understanding the Evolving Conversation Around Autism Support

Few topics within the disability community create as much conversation, emotion, and complexity as Applied Behavior Analysis, more commonly known as ABA therapy.

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Julie Lane 5/17/26 Julie Lane 5/17/26

When Summer Changes Everything: Supporting Children with Disabilities Through Transition

There is something about seasonal change that can feel both beautiful and unsettling.

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Julie Lane 5/10/26 Julie Lane 5/10/26

The Power of Being Heard: Why Parent Voice Matters in Special Education

One of the most common experiences parents describe during the special education process is feeling unheard.


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Julie Lane 5/3/26 Julie Lane 5/3/26

When It Feels Like Too Much: Managing Overwhelm in the Middle of Advocacy

There are moments in this process when everything feels like too much. Too many emails. Too many decisions. Too many unknowns.

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Julie Lane 4/26/26 Julie Lane 4/26/26

When You Feel Like the Only One Fighting: Navigating Isolation in Advocacy

There are moments in this journey when it feels like you are the only one pushing. The only one asking questions. The only one following up. The only one who seems to see what your child needs. That feeling is more common than most parents realize.

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Julie Lane 4/12/26 Julie Lane 4/12/26

The Emotional Load of Advocacy: Why Supporting Parents Matters, Too

When special education is discussed, the focus is almost always on the child.

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Julie Lane 4/5/26 Julie Lane 4/5/26

Is Your Child Really Making Progress?

One of the hardest parts of navigating an IEP is uncertainty.

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Julie Lane 3/29/26 Julie Lane 3/29/26

When Communication Breaks Down: Rebuilding Trust with Your Child’s School

For many families, communication with a school team does not fall apart all at once. It erodes slowly.

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Julie Lane 3/22/26 Julie Lane 3/22/26

A Growing Debate: Are Seclusion Practices Still Safe for Students with Disabilities

Across the country, a serious conversation is gaining momentum about how schools respond to student behavior in special education.

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Julie Lane 3/15/26 Julie Lane 3/15/26

Why More Parents Are Struggling to Secure IEP Support

Across the United States, more families are experiencing conflict with schools about their child’s IEP.

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Julie Lane 3/8/26 Julie Lane 3/8/26

Understanding Your Role in Your Child’s Education Plan

For many parents of children with disabilities, the world of special education can feel overwhelming at first.

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