Getting Organized When Your Child Has Special Needs
You have just learned that your child has special needs. You may feel frustrated and overwhelmed at the same time. Read this article to learn tips …
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Tips for Parents of Children With Down Syndrome: Receiving the News, and What Comes Next
According to the National Down Syndrome Society, Down syndrome occurs in one of every 733 live births. Learn your likelihood of having a baby born …
Continue ReadingDown Syndrome Karyotype
People with Down Syndrome, or Trisomy 21, have a karyotype that consists of 47 chromosomes rather that the 46 found in neurotypical humans. A …
Continue ReadingHow Parents Can Manage Autism Spectrum and Homework Issues
Kids with autism spectrum disorders frequently have difficulties at homework time. Many times, the autism spectrum and homework issues just …
Continue ReadingDyscalculia Tests
To check if you or your child is suffering from dyscalculia, you might have to consider being assessed for it. Testing can be expensive and it is …
Continue Reading504 Plans; Who Qualifies for a 504 Plan
Section 504 protects students with disabilities from discrimination and ensures that they are provided for on par with non-disabled students. …
Continue ReadingThe Stages of Puberty for Girls with Developmental Delays
Puberty is a time of great change in a girl. Add in a disability and you have a very volatile and scary time for her and for those around her. Knowing …
Continue ReadingMethods For Teaching Stranger Danger to Children With Disabilities
Children with disabilities may not know how to set boundaries with others. The methods for teaching stranger danger to children with disabilities …
Continue ReadingExample Letter Requesting an Assistive Technology Evaluation as Your Child's Advocate
Be your child’s advocate! The article includes an example letter requesting assistive technology evaluation services. The letter is written by …
Continue Reading504 Plans: Who Qualifies and Who Decides?
Section 504 is something that all of us have heard about. Learn what the term really means and who is eligible for protection with a 504 plan.
Continue ReadingHow Diet Affects School Performance in Children With ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
Proper diet and nutrition are key factors in minimizing the effects of ADHD on children’s school performance. Knowing what, and what not, to …
Continue ReadingDiscipline Strategies for Autistic Children
Discipline is not easy for any parent, but parents with children who have autism often have more hurdles to overcome. Learning a few discipline …
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