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...coming. This is the problem with static IEPs for progressive conditions. A child with muscular dystrophy, spinal muscular atrophy, or Friedreich's ataxia doesn't have needs that hold steady year to year. Physical abilities decline. Academic access must not. An anticipatory IEP plans for change before...

...smiling are evident. As a child develops, common symptoms of Angelman Syndrome include: Severe developmental delays Movement or balance disorder — ataxia or awkward gait, unsteadiness, jerky limbs Speech impairment — few or no words, receptive and non-verbal communication more advanced than verbal...

...dexterity Grip texture: foam, rubber, or ridged surfaces for better traction Weight: lighter tools for low muscle tone, weighted tools for tremor or ataxia Attachment method: straps, cuffs, or mounts that bypass the need to hold Activation force: scissors, staplers, and hole punches that require less...