How To Get The Best Possible Education For Your Child With Special Needs
There is no one-size-fits-all answer to the question of how to get the best possible education for a child with special needs. The best approach will vary depending on the child’s individual needs and the resources available in the child’s community. However,
5 Things All Parents of Children with Special Needs Should Know About Navigating the Education System.
If you have a child with special needs, you may feel like you need a degree in education just to navigate the system. You have to know your child’s rights. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a federal law that guarantees your child a free and appropriate public education. You need to know what your child’s rights are under IDEA so that you can advocate for them. Here are five things all parents of children with special needs should know about…
How To Be An Effective Special Education Advocate For Your Child
If you have a child with special needs, it’s important to know their rights and how to advocate for them effectively. Securing the best possible education for them is a top priority. But what does it take to be an effective advocate for your child’s education?
ADHD Students In The Classroom
As the diagnosis of ADHD becomes more and more prevalent there are increased numbers of ADHD students in the classroom. This has led to many challenges for parents, teachers and students. These challenges are not insurmountable but do require a bit of creativity and flexibility to overcome them.
School Tips for Children With ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can cause a child to feel frustrated and ultimately hate going to school because of the challenges involved. There are ways in which you, the parent, can help acclimate your child into classroom activities.
What is ADHD?
At a young age children can sometimes tear through the house like a tornado, leaving a wake of destruction in their path. Especially young boys enjoy roughhousing, climbing on furniture and seemingly lose interest in their toys after only several minutes. For many parents these years are exhausting but time limited. Children under the age of five often exhibit all of these symptoms and more. They are a function of their growing and maturing neurological system and not necessarily a picture of what is to come…