Gina McClellan, Advocate, Special Education Advocacy of Massachusetts Inc.

11/24/2025

Email from Webinar A live and recorded webinar presented by Jessica Minahan PhD, BCBA Revealing Blindspots: Overlooked Strategies to Increase Engagement and Reduce Oppositional Behavior A Live and

10/14/2025

10/11/2025

Dyslexia does NOT affect intelligence, but intelligence can mask dyslexia.
Many of us develop different coping strategies, which often covers the fact that we’re not ‘failing badly enough’ for anyone to suspect dyslexia.
Early identification and intervention is essential!

09/24/2025

How can we help students and young adults build confidence, skills, and independence for meaningful careers? 💼

Join Corey Grant and Jeff Lafata-Hernandez from Triangle, Inc. Disability Services as they share practical strategies and the top ten tips every young person should know to get job-ready. Perfect for students, families, and professionals who want to support the path to employment.

Connecting Families: Top Ten Tips To Employment
Thursday, October 2nd at 5-6 pm

Register Today: https://fcsn.org/event/connecting-families-series_oct/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign&utm_content=ap_bdqynqumyi

Triangle, Inc.

09/22/2025

"Exams, such as the ACT, SAT, and Advanced Placement, require
students to apply for accommodations well in advance of the test date-sometimes several months ahead. The process involves gathering documentation, working with your child's school, and waiting for approval."-Erin Gibbons, Ph.D. NESCA MA Clinical Director; Pediatric Neuropsychologist

NESCA now has two Occupational Therapists offering in-person, community-based Real-life Skills Coaching in the Newton area. To learn more or book sessions, complete our Inquiry/Intake Form.

09/17/2025

Will My Child Find a Best Friend This School Year?

Social skills may not come naturally to kids with ADHD, who may seem bossy or oblivious, attract bullies, or hide in video games.

Here’s how to help your child make friends (and keep them) this year.

08/13/2025

“Working memory is the ability to temporarily hold information in the mind so as to recall it when needed. It’s an executive function that allows us to store and use items on our “mental shelf” to get things done. In school, students rely on working memory to answer questions about a text they’ve read, and to solve multi-step math problems. At home, working memory helps a child follow directions and stay on task.”

08/06/2025

"This Back to School Hub is your go-to destination for top-rated podcasts, blogs, and support for school teams and families to make starting the school year smoother and easier for everyone."

Explore Exceptional Lives' Resource Hub for Back to School for kids with an IEP: top podcasts and blogs to build family engagement and support educators.

07/26/2025

“More teachers, more homework, and a more confusing social scene: Learn about the top challenges tweens face as they leave the structure and support of elementary school —“