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Assistive Tech > Apps
Best Apps for Children with Autism: Sorted by Skill Area
A parent who just received a diagnosis for their child...Proloquo2Go builds language differently than most parents expect. It is organized around a core vocabulary...better outcomes. Consistent use across settings and involvement of a trained speech-language pathologist who can...
Parenting > Early Intervention
Advocating for Your Child with Special Needs in the Early Intervention System
...intervention at the CDC's early intervention page. Know Your Rights. As a parent, you have the right to request an evaluation if you think your child may...services Learn more about your rights in early intervention at The Center for Parent Information and Resources. Requesting an Evaluation. If you're concerned...
Assistive Tech > Virtual Assistants
Morning Routine Automation for Children with Executive Function Challenges
...their peers. A paper checklist helps when they remember to look at it. A parent's voice works when you're standing right there. But voice-controlled automation...without requiring you to be in the room. This isn't about replacing your involvement. It's about creating a system that can prompt, remind, and guide your child...
Parenting > School Years
Successful Transitions: Parenting Strategies
...must learn to make good choices which are independent of active adult involvement. And when a child has special healthcare needs, there is the additional...Responsibility is something that has to come from inside the child- not from parents trying to force it from the outside. And taking responsibility starts early....
News > Education
Louisiana Just Advanced a Bill That Would Make Schools Prove They're Correctly Serving Your Child in Special Ed. Here's What Families Need to Know.
...Republican who formerly worked as a parent advocate, would shift the burden...due process hearings from parents to school districts. Currently,...child is being served, the parents must prove the school failed...the formal legal mechanism parents use when they believe their...arguments. In most states, parents bear the burden of proof. That...
Assistive Tech > Mobility
Mobility Equipment Maintenance: Keeping Wheelchairs and Walkers Safe
You aren't a maintenance technician. You're a parent who needs your child's wheelchair to work reliably so they can get to school,...go. Most wheelchair breakdowns are preventable. The problem isn't that parents don't care about maintenance. It's that nobody tells them which checks prevent...
Education > Special Education
New Hampshire Shifted the Due Process Burden to Schools in IEP Disputes. Is Your State Next?
When a parent files a due process complaint...the burden of proof on the parent. That means you walk into the...shifting the burden from the parent to the school district. Now,...school district. Now, when a parent files for due process in New...the evidence is unclear. For parents who can't afford attorneys,...
News > Education
Three School Employees Were Arrested for Abusing Children with Disabilities in a Special Education Classroom. Here's What Families Need to Know.
...Happened at S.P. Morton Elementary. The investigation began in February when parents reported concerns about staff conduct in a special education classroom....students were affected or the timeline of the alleged abuse. At least one parent, April Edwards, filed a complaint with the Office for Civil Rights alleging...
Social Engagement > Inclusion
Planning Inclusive Birthday Parties and Community Events
...without making it awkward. Each event is a decision point. Do you RSVP yes and hope for the best? Do you reach out to the host and risk being "that parent"? Do you skip it entirely to avoid the stress? The cycle repeats itself year-round: birthdays, sports celebrations, holiday gatherings, school events,...
News > Lifestyle
Teaching Life Skills for Independence: A Parent's Roadmap
Structured teaching strategies and age-appropriate progressions for building independent living skills from elementary through young adult.
Legal > Healthcare
Healthcare Decision-Making Rights: From Consent to Guardianship Alternatives
...child turns 18, you're the default. Providers talk to you. You see test results. You're included in treatment discussions because you're the legal parent and HIPAA doesn't apply yet. At 18, that stops. Your adult child becomes the patient, and HIPAA privacy protections kick in. Unless your child has...
Education > Tutoring
Parent-as-Tutor: Evidence-Based Strategies to Support Your Child's Learning at Home
...but you've also wondered: could I do this myself? The answer is yes, but not by replicating what happens at school. Home tutoring works best when parents honor what they already know about their child and structure sessions to build competence through short, successful interactions. You don't need a...