Everyone is affected by bullying. The victim, the bully, and those who witness bullying suffer negative consequences. “Bullying can lead to low self-esteem, depression, isolation, and alienation in both the…
DetailsA Handbook for Maryland Families and Professionals Disability Rights Maryland Every year Maryland school systems suspend thousands of students, many of whom have disabilities. When students are suspended they lose…
DetailsPeers are naturally curious about their classmates with autism. They want to know how to meet and hang out with them. Teaching peers about autism will help them better understand…
DetailsIf you missed the annual Fall Forum of the Howard County SECAC (Special Education Community Advisory Committee) on Oct. 14, 2013, view the SECAC Forum presentation for an overview of important topics…
DetailsOct. 8, 2013 Autism Society of Maryland and Pathfinders for Autism Brown Bag Series Laura Solomon, Psy.D. Postdoctoral Fellow Kennedy Krieger Institute Pediatric Developmental Disorders Clinic
DetailsSept. 19, 2013 AUSOM General Support Group Meeting Stacy Barger Sheila Collector What do behavioral specialists do? When do you need to have a bevioral specialist on your team?
DetailsEach Howard County public school is assigned an instructional facilitator and a resource teacher to assist the special education team within the building. Parents are encouraged to know who to call for…
DetailsThe Bullying, Harrassment, or Intimidation Reporting Form may be used to to report alleged bullying, harassment, or intimidation that occurred during the current school year on school property, at a school-sponsored…
DetailsIf your child has a disability or you suspect he or she may have a disability, you may request that the school system evaluate your child. An evaluation is conducted…
DetailsAs parents of children who have IEPs, it feels like we are always thinking about what’s next—next IEP, next placement, next school, next teacher/team. . . . But do we think…
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