When I was teaching at a public high school in 2006, I filled out a form expressing interest in Parents for Choice in Education. The executive director contacted me and expressed his surprise that a public-school teacher would be supporting
Anxiety affects a huge part of the population. It is real and needs to be addressed. In this episode, Ashley, a young adult who has been diagnosed with anxiety, shares how she took the initiative to improve herself and
Communication between the home and school can take place as often as needed. However, be mindful of time constraints not only for yourself, but for the education professionals as well. If all is going well, maybe
IDEA, or the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, is a federal law written to protect the rights of you as a parent and your child with special needs. You will be in a better position to advocate for your
To get the best education possible for your child, form a synergistic team with your child’s teacher and any other service providers at their school. Just as both parents of a child need to be congruent in their parenting, all
Genevieve Gribble of Inter Vivos talks about guardianship for minor children and adult children with special needs. She offers valuable legal information for parents of children with special needs that clarifies their role in providing appropriate care for their children
Family challenges come in many forms. They can range from the minor, daily irritations of sharing the same space and parental attention, to more serious issues like making the family income last through the month, divorce, a change in location,
Jessica Harper, founder of Aspen Valley Counseling, talks about the services her clinic offers for families of children with special needs, especially neurofeedback and social skills training.