Dana C Siegel, MEd, BCBA, LBS

04/15/2025

This is heartbreaking, unacceptable, and completely avoidable.

03/09/2025

02/14/2025

ASHA has reviewed a slew of executive orders signed by the new Administration that are most likely to impact you and your work in health and education. See ASHA’s summaries of 22 executive orders and the potential impact of each: https://at.asha.org/xE

We will continue to update this information. Stay tuned to future issues of the ASHA Advocate (https://at.asha.org/xC) to learn more.

Although it will take time to understand the full impact of current and future executive orders, we remain firmly committed to advancing ASHA’s advocacy priorities, many of which support issues directly impacted by the executive orders.

We recognize the uncertainty and challenges you may be facing in your work. We’ve spoken to many ASHA members regarding guidance on navigating some of the issues they are experiencing. Please continue sharing so we can understand your experiences and support you.

Take action now to help influence the outcome of timely issues like protecting access to care under Medicaid, preserving the primary role of the U.S. Department of Education, and stopping Medicare payment cuts: https://at.asha.org/xF

ASHA’s social media platforms allow our members to engage respectfully and constructively. A previous post on this topic sparked discussions in the comment section that violated our community guidelines. To avoid that happening again, we have disabled comments on this post. We encourage you to visit our advocacy resources (https://at.asha.org/xD) and use the contact information provided to ask questions and provide feedback. Thank you for your understanding!

02/11/2025

Skill based rather than age based chore chart. I hate the age based one, because they never work for so many of my clients.

Get the pdf: https://adayinourshoes.com/chore-chart-for-kids/

02/08/2025

Article Summary (Thanks ChatGPT!):

The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA) strongly opposes efforts to dismantle or weaken the U.S. Department of Education, arguing that such actions threaten the rights and education of students with disabilities. The organization emphasizes that federal oversight is essential to ensuring students receive a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) and are protected from discrimination under laws like IDEA and Section 504.

COPAA expresses concern over recent Executive Orders (EOs) and legislative proposals that could undermine these protections, sowing fear among families of children with disabilities. They clarify that EOs cannot override federal law or abolish the Department of Education without congressional action. Additionally, legal prohibitions prevent federal interference in curriculum decisions, and executive actions cannot create policies that contradict existing civil rights laws.

The organization urges parents and advocates to remain vigilant, engage with policymakers, and participate in advocacy efforts to protect the rights of students with disabilities. COPAA reaffirms its commitment to ensuring equal access to education and opposing any retreat from legal protections for children with disabilities.

Link:

https://www.copaa.org/news/692988/Reject-ED-Closure-Do-not-threaten-the-lives-of-our-children.-.htm?fbclid=IwY2xjawIUgthleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHXrIJlpUUu5p8qrHONPE5Mkr8YohQUJxkYBprVbGpjOXJh802Dm8JRftEA_aem_gehTmL0TyIYynHFAeXDf7g

In the past few weeks there has been a flurry of administrative actions, such as Executive Orders (EO), issued without clear authority, guidance or any plan of action.  We are particularly concerned about how our nation’s 8 million children with disabilities served under the Individuals with Disa...

02/08/2025

02/08/2025

Despite concerns about his history promoting a debunked link between autism and vaccines, a key U.S. Senate panel advanced Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination to become the nation's health secretary.

02/08/2025

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