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 MoreThe holiday shopping season is just around the corner. Do your kids have their wish lists ready yet? If you’re searching for the perfect gift, consider these holiday ideas for kids with Down Syndrome and other special needs:
Read MoreWinter is here and many families love to get away during the cold months. If you are hoping to escape there are a variety of winter vacation spots perfect for your exceptional kid.
Read MoreEquestrian therapy is particularly applied to patients with ADD, anxiety, autism, delay in mental development, down syndrome and other genetic syndromes, depression, trauma and brain injuries, behavior and abuse issues and other mental health issues.
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 MoreWe’ve got a problem. A grown-up problem. It’s certainly a good problem to have, but, nevertheless, still a problem, and similar to all problems, it needs a solution. A grown-up solution.
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