by Shawn Shafai | Apr 26, 2025 | Blog
What Get ready for the 3rd annual epic Rett family weekend at camp! We’re combining the thrill of camp activities with communication and literacy. You and your family will have a blast while honing your communication skills and enjoying all the camp has to offer....
by Amei Prachthauser | Mar 27, 2023 | Blog
Big things are happening at Rett University, and we are beside ourselves with joy and pride! We are incredibly proud of our clients and the growth they are showing in their communication and literacy. If you haven’t had a chance to see our #FridayFocus videos on...
by Amei Prachthauser | May 12, 2022 | Blog
It’s May, and the end of the school year is upon us! Like many of you, we feel like this year passed in a blur. Summer is hopefully a time for relaxation, fewer “must-dos”, and more time for fun. But just like you, we want our loved ones to continue learning over...
by Shawn Shafai | Apr 8, 2022 | Blog
This image invokes so many thoughts! I saw this after sitting in an IEP transition meeting and collaborating with a team that recognizes our client’s potential… they get it… they see a wish. In contrast, I have been in other IEP meetings and been told “it cannot be...
by Amei Prachthauser | Aug 8, 2021 | Blog
I was first introduced to Rett University when Amanda was in middle school. Her school team agreed to try some of the reading building blocks and quickly jumped on board when they saw the videos. But it wasn’t until Susan flew out and met with Amanda and her team that...
by Amei Prachthauser | Jul 12, 2021 | Blog
My eight-year-old daughter, Ashley, began working with Susan Norwell three years ago. At the time, Ashley was rejecting her eye-gaze device, both at home and school, preferring instead to whine or cry to communicate her preferences. Susan’s occasional in-person...
by Amei Prachthauser | May 4, 2021 | Blog
Maybe you are like me and feel deep emotions when you hear a family’s story of their child’s initial diagnosis with Rett Syndrome and their journey so far. I am excited that families are getting the word out about Rett Syndrome, boy or girl, yet, saddened that another...
by Amei Prachthauser | Mar 30, 2021 | Blog
We are at the beginning of the adventure. Apolline is 5 years old. We live in France with her dad and her little brother Augustin who is 2 years old. More precisely in the South of France in Mouans-Sartoux, where the climate is very nice. We started to work on...
by Amei Prachthauser | Mar 5, 2021 | Blog
The Difference Between Accommodations and Modifications | Understood – For learning and thinking differences When a student has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or a 504 plan, you’ll likely hear the word accommodation. You may also hear school staff...
by Amei Prachthauser | Feb 6, 2021 | Blog
When first presented with the opportunity to share about my time as Madison’s Communication Partner, I was so excited. Then when I started writing I quickly realized there is so much I could tell. I started over many times because I kept getting off track. Due to...
