Resources
Learn how you can help children with special needs increase their self-determination prior to Transition. By Lynn Coleman, Clinical Director As Clinical Director of Cotting School, I’ve worked with many families throughout the challenges of learning how best to support a child with special needs. As you may imagine, these challenges become more nuanced when a child develops into a teenager and young adult. It helps to be intentional about supporting students in ways that empower independence. Before you step in, pause and ask yourself, “Is the help I’m offering rescuing or empowering them?” Empowering Students With Special Needs… Read More
Three key tips for traveling with a child with a disability By Althea Ioakimidis My husband looks at me from across the table and says, “We should probably book our tickets to Greece.” I give him a sarcastic look, roll my eyes and say, “Pfft! Not happening!” I was immediately overwhelmed by the magnitude of what would be required to get my seven-year-old with cerebral palsy who uses a wheelchair to and from Greece. Remember when travel was easy? You would pack your bag with a towel, a bottle of sunscreen and a good book…simple. Then, one day, this… Read More
Find out how Cotting Consulting helps find the best assistive technology solutions for students By Tim Richmond, Director of Cotting Consulting “What happens during an assistive technology evaluation?” “What will this process look like?” These are two of the most common questions I get asked by parents and clinicians. Before I answer, let’s take a step back for a minute and quickly explore assistive technology (AT) and the referral process. What Exactly Is Assistive Technology (AT)? [caption id="attachment_14477" align="alignright" width="250"] Communication therapist Ms. Plante works with a student at Cotting School.[/caption] AT is any item, piece of equipment, software… Read More
Find Out What It's Really Like to Be a Special Education Science Teacher at Cotting School By Andy Lindblad, Science Teacher “Special education teacher? What’s that like?” Despite its simplicity, this common question—fielded at one time or another by everyone who works at Cotting—is deceptively hard to answer. Cotting students defy quick explanations and easy descriptions, and the culture in our school is unlike anywhere I’ve ever worked. I wanted to tell you today, as best I can, how our students taught me to respond to this question. [caption id="attachment_14406" align="alignright" width="250"] Who says learning can't be fun?!? A… Read More