Facts About Special Education Legal Rights For Parents
Parents of children who qualify for special education services in school should have a solid understanding of their legal rights. Occasionally, …
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How Often Are Gifted Children Misdiagnosed With ADHD, ODD and Other Disorders?
Has your gifted child been diagnosed with ADHD, OCD, ODD, or a different disorder? Make sure that the diagnosis is correct before acting on it. The …
Continue ReadingProblems with Gifted and Talented Kids: The Four Biggest Issues at Home & at School
Although some people believe the myth that raising gifted kids is easy, parents know the truth. If you are a parent or a teacher you should be aware …
Continue ReadingHow Parents Can Advocate for Their Children With Disabilities
Being a parent is likely the most difficult job one can accept. This job becomes even more difficult when a child has disabilities. Discover the …
Continue ReadingTips for Parents: Giving Homework Help for Students With ADHD
ADHD in children causes inattentiveness and fidgeting, symptoms which make the task of homework completion difficult. Parents can help by implementing …
Continue ReadingADHD: Help your Child Focus
Teaching children with ADHD ways to focus will help them in and out of the classroom. It can help improve their grades and boost their self esteem. …
Continue ReadingParent-Teacher Collaboration in the Classroom: What's Legal and What's Not?
Parents have legal rights to be in special education and mainstream classrooms. Defining those rights must reach beyond the inferred into the actual …
Continue ReadingPECS Autism: Create a Visual Schedule Activity Board for Preschooler with Autism
Many preschoolers with Autism have difficulty with speech and communication. Read on to discover how to use PECS cards and a carpet remnant to …
Continue ReadingIEP Help for Parents: Meeting Preparation, Checklist and Strategies
Parents of children with special needs can feel overwhelmed when it comes to preparing for an initial IEP meeting. This article provides IEP help for …
Continue ReadingAt Home Activities for Lcomotor Development in Children with Down Syndrome
Infants who have Down syndrome are often delayed in developing locomotor skills. With the help of a physical therapist and home exercises, these …
Continue ReadingABA Therapy Activities to do with Autistic Preschoolers from Home
Parents of preschoolers with Autism know how important it is to include ABA therapy in a child’s treatment program. A behavioral therapist can help …
Continue ReadingEnhancing Speech Therapy Goals for Autistic Preschoolers at Home
One of the biggest areas of concern with Autistic preschoolers is speech and language development. Speech therapy may be necessary. You can reinforce …
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