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 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 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.
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 MoreHow often has your child said, “I am bored, I have nothing to do.” There is so much new technology available for our children today to educate, communicate and entertain.
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 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:
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