Write a letter requesting an evaluation to see if your ADHD child might benefit from academic accommodations. Example Letter: https://www.uab.edu/adhdparentsupport ...
Parenting a child with an identified learning disability is an exercise in frequent and sustained advocacy. And perhaps one of the most confusing things these parents will have to navigate is the ...
Both the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) and its Connecticut counterpart provide eligible employees with leave to care for a covered family member (such as a child) who has a “serious ...
As a parent, you have a strong voice for your child’s education. Learn how to advocate for your child during the IEP meeting — from an expert who has been there. When a child with exceptionalities ...
Do you attend IFSP (Individualized Family Service Plan) or IEP (Individualized Education Program) meetings for your child? Parents attend these meetings to plan for children if they have a learning ...
Recently, I wrote a post titled, “6 Things I Wish I Knew Before My Kid's First IEP Meeting.” Although I am also an educator, I wanted to get the perspective of an Exceptional Children (EC) teacher. EC ...