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Health > Diagnosis
The Neuropsychological Evaluation: A Complete Guide for Parents
...in it. A neuropsychological evaluation is a comprehensive assessment that measures how your child's brain...neuropsychological evaluation is a comprehensive assessment that measures how your child's brain processes...evaluation measures cognitive domains that other assessments miss. A child who reads at grade level but can't...
Parenting > Early Intervention
Advocating for Your Child with Special Needs in the Early Intervention System
...Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), you have the right to: A timely, comprehensive, multidisciplinary evaluation of your child at no cost to you If eligible,...providers to plan, review, and evaluate services Refuse evaluations, assessments, and services Learn more about your rights in early intervention at...
Parenting > Diagnosis
Early Diagnosis and Independent Assessments: Paving the Path for Your Child's Success
...of bias that exists when the provider of the assessment and recommendations for services is tied directly...services is tied directly to the funding source. Comprehensive assessments (verbal/non-verbal cognition, neuro-psychological...directly to the funding source. Comprehensive assessments (verbal/non-verbal cognition, neuro-psychological...
Parenting > Diagnosis
Early Diagnosis and Independent Assessments: Paving the Way for Your Child's Success
...of bias that exists when the provider of the assessment and recommendations for services is tied directly...services is tied directly to the funding source. Comprehensive assessments (verbal/non-verbal cognition, neuro-psychological...directly to the funding source. Comprehensive assessments (verbal/non-verbal cognition, neuro-psychological...
Parenting > Diagnosis
When and How to Seek a Second Opinion for Your Child's Diagnosis
...fast. A thorough developmental evaluation takes time. If your child's assessment lasted less than an hour and resulted in a definitive label, that's a...less than an hour and resulted in a definitive label, that's a red flag. Comprehensive evaluations typically involve multiple sessions, standardized testing,...
Health > Alternative Medicine
Music Therapy and Art Therapy: When Creative Interventions Become Medical Treatment
...child's neurologist suggested looking into creative therapies as part of a comprehensive treatment plan. What you haven't heard is what separates a clinical music...supervision. Like MT-BC therapists, ATRs work within a clinical framework: assessment, treatment planning, and documentation. The credential signals two things:...
Legal > Housing
The Law and Special Needs Housing: What You Need to Know
...Navigating the Process of Applying for Special Needs Housing Assistance: A Comprehensive Guide. Applying for special needs housing assistance can be a complex...assistance. Here's how you navigate through the application process: 1. Assessment of Eligibility: Every system needs an eligibility criteria in place,...
Medical > Neurology
Medically Understanding Seizures in Special Needs Individuals: A Comprehensive Guide
Understanding and Managing Seizures in Individuals with Special Needs: A Comprehensive Guide. The ever-evolving field of medicine has brought a substantial...the brain functions. Understanding Different Types of Seizures The assessment of seizures involves understanding the various types. The two primary...
Special Needs > Visual Impairments
Visual Processing and the Special Needs Child
...eyes. The pediatric ophthalmologist confirmed 20/20, healthy eyes and strong eye muscles. The psychiatrist referred us to a psychologist for a comprehensive battery of testing, which resulted in referral to a developmental optometrist." The above scenario is seen repeatedly in developmental optometry....
Education > Accommodations
Standardized Testing Accommodations: Making Sure Your Child's IEP Supports Transfer to State Tests
...scores if used on standardized assessments. The difference between the two...dyslexia can demonstrate their reading comprehension if given extra time to work through...passage. The test still measures comprehension. Read-aloud on a math word problem...assessed. Read-aloud on a reading comprehension passage doesn't work because the...
Education > Special Education
The 13 Disability Categories Under IDEA: Who Qualifies for Special Education
...(specialized instruction). A child with the same diagnosis whose reading comprehension has fallen two years behind because of attention difficulties would likely...meet both parts of the test. Schools evaluate educational impact through assessments, classroom observations, and teacher reports. The question isn't whether...
Special Needs > Dyslexia
Testing for Dyslexia
...problems with schoolwork or reading and writing comprehension. You may want to test your child for dyslexia...memory, handwriting, written expression, and comprehension, among other things. Medical history and family...There are times when children have reading comprehension problems that are not related to dyslexia; ADD...