Special Needs

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...then face a medical change that makes disclosure necessary. There is no legal requirement to disclose unless you need accommodation. But disclosure is...common: when you need an accommodation to perform your job, when performance issues arise that are connected to your disability, or when your medical condition...

...improved their daughter's sleep. And plenty of questions: Is it safe? Is it legal? Will my pediatrician even talk to me about it? The answers are more complicated...oils, gummies, and tinctures marketed for anxiety, sleep, or behavioral issues are not FDA-approved. They're classified as dietary supplements, which means...

...To truly understand the impact of mental and physical health on job success, it's essential to recognize their interconnected nature. Mental health issues can manifest as physical symptoms, and vice versa. For instance, chronic pain can lead to anxiety and depression, while depression can exacerbate pain...

...are complicated and vary according to each situation. The list below is not meant to be a comprehensive checklist, but instead a series of nine core issues that I believe every parent must address. The actual creation of a special needs plan will take time, focus and creativity. Don't be afraid to ask...

...life–vocational and employment, post-secondary education, life skills, life plan and legal and financial planning. Your child should have the central role in planning,...variety of situations with different people. Keep in mind quality-of-life issues. Does your child have a social network or the skills to build one? Consider...

...certain circumstances just come up. While you may be feeling stress from these issues, one thing that should not stress you out is your special needs attorney....questions to ask. Not knowing where your attorney stands on some of these issues could mean big and costly problems for you later down the road. How Much...

...confident, and independent in all areas of life including around self-care issues. Now let's look briefly at the subject of shifting the responsibility of...addition to medical knowledge, there are also the financial, insurance, and legal details that go along with it all. The average eighteen-year-old, unless...

...first meeting may be the most important meeting because it in essence a legal meeting to write up the IEP for your child. This meeting will include all...important to bring up in the meeting, especially if your child is having issues with the teacher or other students in class. Another thing to consider...

In the fight for your child's special education, there may be issues along the way. While special education was designed to meet children's unique learning needs, there are many times when a certain teacher or the school...

...Section 504, depending on your child's plan. You don't need to become a legal expert, but you need to know the basics: what the school is required to provide,...meeting, or an impartial due process hearing. If those don't resolve the issue, you can appeal to court within 90 days of the hearing decision. Most parents...

...even more prevalent if you are a parent of a special needs child or a child with a learning disability. Many times you will be able to resolve the issue with the school district, but other times it may seem like your are a small voice fighting against the wind. In instances like these, a special needs...

...under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), you have the legal right to request a comprehensive evaluation at no cost. The school has specific...Verbal requests can be forgotten or misinterpreted. Written requests trigger legal timelines and provide documentation that protects both you and your child....