Tiffany Riding, mother of 4 and Health and Nutrition Coach, talks about how she knew she had found the right school for her son with special needs. Connect with her on Facebook, contact her at fitandhealthytiff@gmail.com or visit her website
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
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 from Inter Vivos talks about her experiences helping parents advocate for their children during the IEP process.
If you suspect there may be challenges for your child with special needs in the upcoming school year, you will want to form a team with their teacher. At Back to school night you will have had a chance to
When you send your child to be educated by someone else, you form a partnership with them. This can be a hostile partnership or it can be a productive partnership, it’s your choice. It will benefit your child if
The back-to-school displays are already up in stores nationwide. As a parent of a child with special needs, you have learned that more preparation for the new school year is needed than just stocking up on school supplies. Hopefully by
I graduated from high school in 1970. In all my public school years, I did not attend class with a student with a disability. I was made aware of children with Downs Syndrome, physical disabilities, vision or hearing loss by
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was written with the concept that every child should be included in the mainstream classroom and curriculum to the fullest extent possible. When that setting does not meet their needs, alternatives are considered.
As a parent, you naturally assume responsibility for your child’s behavior. If a neighbor or teacher tells you that your child has been too loud, inattentive, or disrespectful, your first response is often embarrassment. You may apologize or react defensively,