How to Prepare for an IEP Meeting
Are you overwhelmed by the special education process? Do you feel like you are a part of your child’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meeting? Teachers, service providers and other…
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Selecting the Right Preschool Program for Your Child with Autism
by Diliana Henry Starting preschool is a big milestone for your child. It may be the first time you and your child are separated for an extended period, and your child…
Now Is the Time to Update Your Child's IEP
Back-to-school time always has a nervous energy to it. Will my kid’s BFF be in my daughter’s class? Will my son like his teacher? Did my daughter get a good teacher? Will my son adjust and do well in this…
How Recent Supreme Court Ruling Will Impact Special Education Laws
Update: A federal judge ruled that the school district in this case must reimburse the parents for the cost of private school.
Childhood Epilepsy: At Home and School
There is much to know about epilepsy but luckily there are also many resources available.
Moms Making a Difference
Mother-of-two Lisa Lightner inspires moms of kids with special needs through the blog she co-authors, A Day in Our Shoes, and her work as a Chester County, PA advocate for kids with disabilities.
Discipline and the IEP
Mom-blogger Lisa Lightner discusses the high rate of suspensions for children with IEPs and what parents can do about it.
Your Child’s Transition to Adulthood
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that once a child with special needs turns 16, her Individualized Education Program (IEP) must include a discussion about transition services.
One-Stop Pediatric Care
Physical and mental health impact one another and recently, there’s been a move to patient-centered pediatric care. For children experiencing anxiety, behavior problems or more significant mental disorders each year, timely access to a mental health professional can alleviate a serious issue.
The School Keeps Taking Away My Child’s Recess
What to do when the school punishes your child for a behavior issue or incomplete work by taking away recess
Does Your Child Have Sensory Processing Disorder?
Learn the indicators of a sensory processing disorder (SPD) and how to treat it.
Tools to Build Kids' Self-Advocacy Skills
What parents can do to guide students with special needs to know how to ask for support when needed
How to Write a Parent Concerns Letter for an IEP
Why you should always take advantage of the opportunity to do a Parent Concerns Letter for an IEP meeting and how to write an effective one
The Law Requires School Districts to Identify Students with Special Needs
If your child has a special need that interferes with his education, the school district is obligated by the Child Find mandate to identify and support that need.
Home Schooling with Special Needs
Find out what counts as home schooling and what your options are for support services
Trouble with Daily Transitions
Find guidance on smoothing transitions for children or students with special needs.
Corchnoy Law Offices
Special education law, estate planning, special needs trusts. Jonathan S. Corchnoy is a PA & NJ litigator with 30 years experience who limits his practice to representing parents and children with disabilities in special education matters & personal injury claims…
Everything Special Needs Holiday Toolkit
Everything you need to reduce stress in your special needs household so you can enjoy the holiday season.
25 Special Education Acronyms
A list of 25 of the most commonly used IEP/special-ed acronyms
Dual Enrollment for Special Education
The pros and cons of dual enrollment for special education
Vocational Training Prepares Young Adults for the Future
How vocational training in the Delaware Valley prepares students for career success. Plus, school-to-adult transition planning begins at 14.
5 Simple Steps to Conquering the Transition from Early Intervention to Kindergarten
A step-by-step guide to helping children with special needs transition from early intervention services to special education in Kindergarten
Ask an Advocate: What’s the most important part of the IEP?
Special needs advocate Lisa Lightner explains why she thinks Present Levels of Performance is the most important part of an individualized education plan.