Category: Special Education

Special Education

Prevent the Summer Slide
Parenting

Prevent the summer slide

For parents unfamiliar with the term ‘summer slide,’ nope, it’s not fun playground equipment. It means the setback in the summer when our children with

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preparing for an iep
Special Education

Preparing for an IEP?

Preparing for an IEP can be a stressful time for a parent.  Here are some key questions parents ask about preparing for their child’s IEP.

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meltdowns
Autism and Sensory Issues

Everything you need to know about meltdowns

The diverse team of neurologists, behavior therapists, occupational therapists and speech therapists at KidsLink Neurobehavioral Center provide simple explanations on everything related to behavior issues (also referred to as autistic meltdowns or tantrums) in children with autism.

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Food and ADHD
Health and Wellness

Food and ADHD

It was not until I became a little boy’s mother that I discovered the strong correlation between food and ADHD / hyperactivity.    I did not

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Parent under IEP meeting stress
Special Education

IEP Meeting and Prior Written Notice: Know Your Rights

Parents dread IEP meetings and often do not know how to prepare and advocate for the best interests of their children. Parent expert Suzanne shares a very important strategy and secret weapon in creating a paper trail the Prior Written Notice, provided by the school and protected by the IDEA law.

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