Special education
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For Special Education, Be Sure to Add “Red-Tape” to the Supply List
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Whether your child is entering Kindergarten, moving to a new high school, starting college, or transitioning to a group home, be sure to build in enough time and consider the bureaucracies’ “red tape.” It is inevitable that during your students’…
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When Community Colleges Are a Good Investment for Special Needs Teens
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It is no secret that parents of special education teenagers want the very best for them. Most likely this includes college and the American dream. In order to get to that level though, many students need some type of certification…
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Why NF1 Is Not About the Tumors
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Over the past few days, I had the opportunity to read various Facebook and email comments about children being newly diagnosed with the dreaded Neurofibromatosis disease. I have also spoken with mothers who worry about the effects of this disease. This…
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5 Things to Ask On the College Tour
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Touring colleges with your special education student? If so, here are a few things to think about on the tour–even though there will be so much more to think about after. Remember to set up a quick appointment with a…
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Special Education Is Different but It Doesn’t Have to Be
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Special education can be so complicated at times. Our students need support, but our students also need postive peer relationships. This can be challenging when our students feel like they might be a step away from their classmates. Parents who…