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The 13 Disability Categories Under IDEA: Who Qualifies for Special Education
Education > Special Education

The 13 Disability Categories Under IDEA: Who Qualifies for Special Education

By Isabella Johnson
...for special education. Then you meet...and special education eligibility...Disabilities Education Act) requires...affect their educational performance...in a general education setting, and...adversely affect educational performance...requires special education, not just accommodations....Schools evaluate educational impact through...impact through assessments, classroom...
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Key Strategies for Optimal Management
Medical > Psychiatry

Autism Spectrum Disorder: Key Strategies for Optimal Management

By Oliver Bennett
...child including, but not limited to, observing behavior and neurological assessments. Treatment: Tailored for Individual Needs Interventions no longer follow...difficulty in focusing, therapeutic interventions - speech therapies, educational interventions, and behavioral therapies - are designed to improve social...
10 Tips for Parents of Gifted Students
Parenting > School Years

10 Tips for Parents of Gifted Students

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...about exactly what is involved in assessment, and then begin the process of petitioning...whether your child's school has an educational program for gifted students. Once...your child has been through the assessment process, you may have the option...school district. Many times, these educational programs...
The Importance of Independent Educational Evaluations
Education > Accommodations

The Importance of Independent Educational Evaluations

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
Evaluations, also called "assessments" in some states, provide...condition may have on his or her education. Strengths and weaknesses...The Role of the Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) The Independent...Evaluation (IEE) The Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE), or parent-secured...time during their child's education, so long as the evaluation...
Physical Therapy
Therapies > Physical

Physical Therapy

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...A therapy program will focus on improving the patient's functional or educational skills. Therapy sessions may include: initial testing to learn about the...patient's daily routine. A family can prepare for their initial therapy assessment by considering what it is that they would like for their child to be able...
The Individual Education Plan
Education > Accommodations

The Individual Education Plan

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...appropriate public education tailored to the...appropriate public education as the painfully...traumatic Individual Educational Plan, or IEP....child get the education to which they...request for an assessment, usually by the...the traditional education programs. Much...request for an assessment and IEP needs...note requesting assessment and a short explanation...
Testing for Dyslexia
Special Needs > Dyslexia

Testing for Dyslexia

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...them. Testing for dyslexia early can prevent several problems later in education and behavioral issues. The tests administrated to diagnose dyslexia are...administer the test want to be sure to get a thorough overview of your child's educational struggles. There are times when children have reading comprehension problems...
What Information is Included in an IEP?
Education > Accommodations

What Information is Included in an IEP?

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) are established for...an equal chance at learning and education. The whole IEP process can be an...the plan will include the special education and services that will be given to...plan will be their participation in assessment testing, whether given by the state...
No More Us Against Them
Social Engagement > Inclusion

No More Us Against Them

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...of many special educational planning meetings...asked to process educational and therapeutic...jargon found in assessments, progress reports,...speech therapist, educational specialist or educational...educational specialist or educational psychologist you...involved in years of education and training to...individual or group education in the classroom...
Pre-ETS for Students with IEPs: Workplace Skills Before Graduation
Career > Skills Training

Pre-ETS for Students with IEPs: Workplace Skills Before Graduation

By Dr. Mia Wilson
...exploration counseling, work-based learning experiences, postsecondary education counseling, and instruction in self-advocacy. Both systems work together....career pathways that match their skills. This isn't a one-time career assessment. It's ongoing counseling that evolves as your student learns what they...
Healthcare Decision-Making Rights: From Consent to Guardianship Alternatives
Legal > Healthcare

Healthcare Decision-Making Rights: From Consent to Guardianship Alternatives

By Isabella Johnson
...the transition coordinator just handed you guardianship paperwork. The pediatrician mentioned you'll lose access to medical records. The special education director suggested you "get that filed before graduation." Everyone's treating guardianship as the default, and you're starting to worry you've waited...
Transition Planning Through K-12: Preparing Your Child for School Changes
Education > K-12

Transition Planning Through K-12: Preparing Your Child for School Changes

By James Peterson
...para. Sensory breaks become "as needed, at teacher discretion." Extended time on tests gets reclassified as something that only happens during state assessments. You sit in that first IEP meeting at the new building, and unless you know exactly what to advocate for, those supports slip away before the ink...

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