A Parent’s Guide to Section 504 in Public Schools
This important civil rights law can provide educational benefits to kids with learning disabilities and/or AD/HD in public schools.
Back to School Preparation Tips
Summertime is almost over, and it’s time to think about gearing up for school. This can be a welcome thought or a scary one! Even scarier if your child is…
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Independent Educational Evaluations
Parents and school personnel are often confused about what constitutes an independent educational evaluation (IEE) and how the evaluation is to be used. This article addresses what constitutes an IEE,…
DetailsResolving Parent-School Disputes
IEP FAQs Pop-Up Parents want the “best” education for their children. Schools are only required to provide “appropriate” services for children with disabilities. Conflict between parents and schools is normal…
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Driver Education Special Needs Classes
The goal of special education programs is to make learning easier through individualized and differentiated instruction. Special education in driver education is possible too
Identifying and Treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
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Build Employment Skills Now
Obtaining meaningful employment that allows our children to be self-sustaining is a fundamental goal for any parent to support. For parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) however there…
DetailsDo Autistic Kids Fare Better in Integrated or Specialized Schools?
The federal law that governs special education lays out the goals pretty clearly: Students are entitled to an appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment.
Starting Middle School
Starting middle school is stressful for any student, but the process can be even more challenging for a student on the autism spectrum (ASD) and for his or her parents.…
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Going to College
Going to College, a web site for high school students with disabilities, helps students prepare for college. It provides video clips, activities, and
