The Differences Between an IEP, a 504 Plan and Title 1: A Brief Overview
This brief overview will help parents understand the differences between three common terms often referenced in special education, and what they mean …
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Understanding the CARS Autism Diagnosis and Applying Test Results to Your Child With Autism
This CARS rating scale is used frequently by school psychologists in evaluating and providing a diagnosis of students presenting autism symptoms. The …
Continue ReadingWhat to Expect At Your Child's IEP (Individualized Education Program) Meeting
When the time comes for you to attend your child’s first IEP (Individualized Education Program), there is a definite process that happens. There …
Continue ReadingHelpful Tips for Parents with Special Needs Kids: Set Goals Without Setting Limitations
It is important not to assume too much about what a child with disabilities can achieve. The last thing you want to do is limit that child because of …
Continue ReadingWhen to Use a Special Education Advocate for IEP Meetings & How to Do So
Having a child in the Special Education system can be a difficult and trying experience for many parents. There are times when having a special …
Continue ReadingChild Behavior Checklist: Rationale, Purpose and Limitations
The Child Behavior Checklist is an assessment instrument to assist parental involvement in the social development of their child. How is this test …
Continue ReadingACT and SAT Preparation for the Students With Special Needs
If your child is going to take the SAT or ACT, accommodations are possible for children with special needs. Arrangements can include additional time, …
Continue ReadingFamily-Teacher Partnerships: Support for Parents of Children with Disabilities
Creating effective communication with parents will provide students with maximized learning opportunities in the classroom. As teachers and parents …
Continue ReadingObesity in Children With Disabilities: Reversing the Global Trends
Here’s a scary statistic: there are around 22 million children under the age of five who are considered to be overweight. Around the world we …
Continue ReadingWhat is an IEP & Why Does My Child Need One?
If you are a parent of a child with special needs one of the first things that will be done after diagnosis is planning your child’s IEP, or …
Continue ReadingWhere to Look for Assistive Technology Grants and How to Prepare Grant Proposals
Assistive technology for special needs children to function efficiently in the standard classroom is expensive. Schools often do not have the …
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