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As the COVID-19 pandemic has progressed, incidents of racism against people of Chinese or Asian descent have become more and more common in American society.  Anti-Chinese sentiment and scapegoating have made Asian-Americans vulnerable to microaggressions and outright racist behaviors.  In the field of education, we have a responsibility to keep students and parents aware of […]

According to the CDC, pandemics can spread more than just disease: stress, anxiety, loneliness, and isolation can develop as we take sustained public health measures.  People with mental or chronic health conditions can find their symptoms intensifying.  Even those with no previous mental health concerns may find their sleep or eating patterns interrupted. Parents especially

In many Black and PoC families, conversations about race are necessary and frequent.  In white families, recent events are forcing parents to confront racial issues for the first time, often with no firsthand reference to spark discussion. However difficult, conversations about racism in white households are crucial, especially for kids with special needs.  Parents can

In recent months, the CDC have released updated guidelines for personal hygiene and safety: avoid crowded spaces, avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth, wash your hands, and wear a mask when around others.  For parents of autistic children, this not only means reminding children to maintain new norms: it means finding new ways to

This is a great project for any family with a bit of open space on their property.  Grab blankets, pillows, popcorn, and some flashlights, because we’re taking the movie theater to your backyard! Step 1: The Screen For the vast majority of occasions, a white sheet will work perfectly as an outdoor movie screen.  Find

This summer is sure to be one for the record books… and no, we’re not talking temperature.  With social distancing measures in place, we know Solterra families will be on the lookout for safe, well-considered fun in the sun.  We’ve compiled our favorite summer backyard DIYs to keep you and your kids feeling cool! DIY

Social distancing has definitely increased daily screentime for children and adults.  Our devices are now largely responsible for sustaining almost all human interaction outside the home.  To an unprecedented degree, today’s parents may feel apprehensive about their child’s relationship with technology.   Like any other human invention, our screens are really what we make of them:

Today’s authors are writing for a broadening array of young readers, breaching topics and conversations that many parents may hesitate to initiate.  We’ve perused our online libraries and found 3 must-reads for special ed students and their families.  Here are our picks: I Like Myself! by Karen Beaumont An excellent read for children of all

A psychological evaluation is a series of tests designed to form a hypothesis about a child’s behavior, personality, and abilities.  In order for an evaluation to be considered valid, a licensed child psychologist must administer and interpret testing.  Child psychologists are qualified to work with children and families to build successful action plans.  Staff at

 Make your own Autism Awareness bookmarks. Decorate your bookmarks with blue ribbons, stickers, and drawings.  Get creative and put your craft to use by reading some of your child’s favorite books.  Share quotes from your favorite books on social media and challenge friends to do the same. Bake something delicious. This month is all about