When to Ask for a Functional Behavioral Assessment to Address Behaviors?
by Paul Livelli, Ph.D. Why Would He Want to Do That? As a behavioral and educational consultant, I am often asked to come into schools to look at programming for…
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Early Signs of Autism Spectrum Disorders
Results from the High Risk Baby Siblings Research Consortium Younger siblings of children with and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are at increased risk for developing ASD
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HCPSS Special Education Update
March 20, 2014 AUSOM General Support Group Meeting with Patty Daley and Judy Pattik, HCPSS Department of Special Education and Student Services
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Members of the IEP TEAM
Whether it’s your first IEP meeting, or you’re a seasoned veteran, we’ve all been at the IEP table, looked around the room and wondered: who are all these people, and…
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Section 504: Accommodations and After-School Programs
Question: My 8-year-old son has been kicked out of an after-school program run by a non-profit agency in his elementary school building. He has ADD and some behavioral problems and…
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Resources for Writing IEPs Aligned to Common-Core Standards
A few weeks ago, I hosted a chat on writing standards-based individualized education program goals aligned to common core reading and math standards.
The Common Core is Tough on Kids with Special Needs
The standards don’t allow enough flexibility for students who learn differently In a recent discussion board thread on reading comprehension challenges in autism, a special-education teacher commented that her students…
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Understanding the Evaluation, Eligiblity, and IEP Process in Maryland
A guide for parents of students with disabilities, published by the Maryland State Department of Education.
The Use of Restraint and Seclusion
MSDE Fact Sheet The Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services has issued a fact sheet
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Project SEARCH Job Training Program
Howard County Launches Project SEARCH to Help Transition Interns with Disabilities to the Workplace
