The admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) process is designed to provide support and information to families and parents of students who are eligible for special education services. It also aims to support and educate families who have children who may be eligible. It is a standardized process that brings uniformity and consistency to the system.
Read MoreThe advent and advancement of mobile digital technology has opened up a world of opportunity to students with learning disabilities. A wide variety of mobile apps are available that help children navigate the world, communicate with others, and manage daily tasks.
Read MoreWhat can a parent teach their child to do to respond to bullying? A colleague of mine asked for tips on how to help her young son who has Autism deal with bullying at school. She asked, “What more can I do?” Given that the question was asked on my Facebook page, I needed to reply with brevity. I thought the same answer might be beneficial here.
Read MoreThis is a question many parents ask themselves when their child is first diagnosed with physical and mental health care needs or a disability. Many of the waiver programs have a very long waiting list.
Read MoreTaking a newborn home from the hospital can be anxiety-provoking enough for families, so taking a medically fragile infant or child home after having been admitted for several weeks is obviously daunting.
Read MoreSensory Processing Disorder is a condition in which the brain has trouble receiving and responding to information that comes in through the senses. Formerly referred to as sensory integration dysfunction, it is not currently recognized as a distinct medical diagnosis.
Read MoreA Special Care Planner specializes in working with caregivers to provide counsel, direction, and solution’s for special needs caregivers to ensure that both the current and future sustainable needs of the dependent ore met. These professional advisors do this by:
Read MoreNavigating bedtime and establishing healthy sleep habits for your children can be tricky. But if your child is not getting enough sleep, there can be negative outcomes.
Read MoreHave you gone to see your child’s doctor with one plan in your head and left with a completely different one–a care plan that was created without an opportunity for you to voice your ideas, concerns or goals?
Read More“Your child is gifted and needs special education?” Many parents are all too familiar with this kind of comment. You may hear it from friends. From family. Even from some teachers and doctors.
Read MoreGoing back to school is always a fun and exciting time of year. For our family going back to school was a day we planned out in detail so our daughter, Victoria, would feel as comfortable as possible on the first day back to school. Over the years I received some great tips that helped our family with that first week of school:
Read MoreAs your child approaches age 18, the world of transition can be overwhelming. On their eighteenth birthday, your child becomes a legal adult whether they can function as such. One of the biggest challenges facing parents with children who have special needs is determining how best to support the child in adulthood.
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