“Mr. and Mrs. Doe, we need to talk.” These are the words that can take any parent of a child with a disability to a turning point in their lives. For some, it comes even before their child is born, but for others, it comes much later, when their child is already in school and […]
Explore moreEight Ways to Apply Howard Gardner’s Theory at Home Brighton Center is committed to high-quality education. That’s why we make sure students are learning the best type of curriculum that will set them up for success. At Brighton Center, children are able to explore their natural abilities and talents through Howard Gardner’s Theory. This approach […]
Explore moreConsider Extended School Year (ESY) Program Services for Eligible Students with Disabilities. We’ve heard it a thousand times from parents. “We don’t know what happened! We went on a school break and Johnny lost some of the skills that we knew he had made a lot of progress in last school year. We’ve been working […]
Explore moreBuilding Valentine’s Day traditions with your family and loved ones can start at birth and turn into cherished memories that will help you create a continued loving environment throughout the year. Valentine’s activities truly do not have to be store bought or over the top. Children really thrive when we give them our time. Its […]
Explore moreNew Year’s resolution is a tradition, in which a person resolves to continue good practices, change an undesired trait or behavior, accomplish a personal goal, or otherwise improve their behavior at the beginning of a calendar year. New Year’s resolutions aren’t just for adults anymore. A New Year can bring new excitement and opportunities for […]
Explore moreThe Holidays are a time of year we all look forward to for so many different reasons! There is Hanukkah (December 18-26), Las Posadas (December 16-24), Winter Solstice (December 21), Christmas (December 25), Kwanzaa (December 26-January 1), and New Year’s Day (January 1). Whether you are celebrating a specific holiday or just the arrival of […]
Explore moreThere are undeniable benefits from a preschool setting when children attend the “right” educational preschool program. According to U.S. Department of Education, “Children who attend high quality preschool programs are less likely to utilize special education services or be retained in their grade, and are more likely to graduate from high school, go on to […]
Explore moreWith the holidays quickly approaching, many parents are wondering what to place under the tree for their infants or toddlers. Brighton has come up with 6 ideas for toys that your child will enjoy, while also helping them build the hand-eye motor skills they’ll need in the years to come. Check out this list of […]
Explore moreUnderstanding how the Special Education System works and the overall ARD process (Admission Review & Dismissal) in your school can be challenging, navigating through it all can be overwhelming and confusing. Our Special Education Consultants have created this list of Special Education Consultant books to help parents and caregivers begin to understand this complicated system […]
Explore moreby Reyna Williams, Brighton Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist When our children first learn to speak, they often start with just single words. As we watch them grow, their vocabulary increases, and they start to put the pieces of the language puzzle together. Before you know it, that tiny baby who would simply “coo” or “goo” […]
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