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We don’t Test for Dyslexia: Part II

July 6th, 2009 at 11:01am Under Teens/Tweens

As you may recall, when I first posted this blog I asked for any other “stupid things school say” that you would like to share. And to make it more fun, I offered that the first five respondents would receive a free 30 minute Special Ed Strategy Session with me. Well it’s not too late [...]

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Tags: ADHD, Dyslexia, Schools, Special Ed

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The Good, The Bad & The Ugly: Special Ed & The Law

April 14th, 2009 at 07:17am Under Children+ Teens/Tweens

Since writing my last blog, “What’s ADD got to do with it?” I’ve been fortunate to hear from many parents around the country. They shared their trials and tribulations of parenting a child with ADD/ADHD and working with their child’s school to get the services that they are entitled to.  In fact since there was [...]

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Tags: ADD, ADHD, Federal Special Ed Law, IDEA, Special Ed Parent Coach

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“What’s ADD Got To Do With It?”

April 1st, 2009 at 07:32am Under Children+ Family+ Teens/Tweens

 How often have you heard parents and teachers during team meetings or teacher parent conferences say the following?

“Amy can’t read visual cues and she is not writing down the assignment posted on the blackboard” Amy is legally blind.
Or…
 “Jack doesn’t listen very well” Jack is hearing impaired.
Or…
“Clara doesn’t follow directions when I ask the class to [...]

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Tags: ADD, ADHD, calm parenting, children behavior, Special Ed Paren Coach, Special Needs Kids

By Susan Epstein 15 comments