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Starting a new school year can be stressful enough, but add in a global pandemic and it can be anxiety-inducing for any student. As unprecedented…

Summer is here! But, just because the school year is over, that doesn’t mean that alternative education has to stop as well. For many parents…

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) defines assistive technology as “any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf,…

At Education Alternatives, we work to educate students with a variety of emotional and behavioral needs. For many students, these needs can include social anxiety,…

At Education Alternatives, we believe that art and special education should always go hand in hand. All students benefit from various art forms being a…

Children with developmental disorders can be particularly sensitive to certain stimulation that most people rarely consider. They may have extreme negative reactions to unpleasant or…

Understanding Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Therapy for Autism If you or a loved one has autism, then you understand how it can make it difficult…

In March, the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically changed how most children and teens learn. The shift was difficult for most families, with parents scrambling to meet…