Independent Evaluation
Parents probably won't get reimbursed for an outside evaluation if they disagree with the school district's assessment.
Parents probably won't get reimbursed for an outside evaluation if they disagree with the school district's assessment.
For a child who lacks social skills, a behavior contract needs to be clear and thorough.
Extra responsibilities and stress often require parents of kids with special needs to fine tune their marriage. Here are tips on how to stay connected and supportive.
Caregivers of children with disabilities, chronic or terminal illnesses or the elderly need time away. Here's how to find it.
Social practice for kids with autism spectrum disorders and other cognitive deficits can be hard to find. Here's where to look.
Strong family-school relationships improve a child’s chance for success at school. This is especially true for special education.
When planning a vacation with a child who has special needs, begin months ahead and be prepared for false starts. These ideas can help.
For kids with special needs, riding is an enjoyable, educational activity that develops skills and builds friendships.
By assembling this information, parents can give future care providers the knowledge and insight that they may need.
For parents of children with disabilities, here are 9 iPhone apps that offer convenient capabilities in an easy-to-carry package.
In a quiet year for special needs legislation, bullying became a national focus and two major laws marked anniversaries.
Here's how to choose gifts that promote lifelong motor, language, cognitive and social skills.
For kids with special needs, receiving independent school tuition hinges on wheher the home district can provide an apppropriate education.
The beginning of the school year is a good time for a review of your child's IEP. You can establish goals for the school year and meet new members of your child’s education team.
A two-sided page can give special needs educators and therapists a quick reference to understand your child's disability and behavior.
You can find insights and empathy online, in person or in groups for your child.
Parents can help prevent dehydration and overheating in the hot months. Children with certain special needs are particularly vulnerable.
Our federal and state special education laws recognize that your child’s disability does not take a vacation. As a result, a school district’s obligation to provide qualified students with a Free and Appropriate Public Education doesn’t end in June.
For parents of kids with special needs, IDEA spells 4 keys to success.
Kids with special needs don’t have to miss out on the summer camp experience. Many camps are geared to specific disabilities. Others work hard to accommodate special needs.
Experts in several special needs areas recommend especially beneficial extracurricular activities.
2009 was generally a good year for expanding the legal rights of children with special needs and their families.
By law, schools can't expel students with disabilities if their behavior is the "manifestation of a disability" unless "special circumstances" are involved.
Specialists treating kids with special needs can be difficult to understand. These tips can help improve communications.