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Don’t let the Light go out

December 21st, 2009 at 04:57pm Under ADHD+ Children

The last night of Chanukah ended this past Friday.  As I put my Menorah away for another year I thought back to my childhood. I loved Chanukah, lighting the Menorah, eating potato latkes and getting a really great gift. My family did not give a gift every night, just one big one. One year it [...]

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Using the Three R’s… to advocate for your child with special needs

December 7th, 2009 at 01:24pm Under Teens/Tweens

The school year is in full swing now and first quarter report cards have been distributed. This is often the time I start receiving parent’s calls describing their frustration or anger or both. They are reading teacher comments on their child’s report card that state:
• Jimmy is capable of better work
• Jimmy needs to try harder
• Jimmy doesn’t [...]

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Tags: Child Special Needs, Children Disabilities Federal Law, Special Ed

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