While all children grow and develop in unique ways, some children experience delays in their development. Recent estimates in the U.S. show that about one

When a school introduces a new IEP, they will also issue a Notice of Recommended Educational Placement or NOREP.  Some states call this document the

If your child is facing disciplinary action at school, it is important to understand your child’s legal rights. This is particularly so with respect to

Math dyslexia, mathematics learning disability, and mathematics learning disorder are all other names for dyscalculia. But regardless of what one calls it, dyscalculia is indeed

Some people, especially those in older generations, do not seem to fully accept ADHD as a disability.  I have even been told that people have

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health disorders in the United States.  Anxiety is so common that it affects about one in eight children. 

Whether it be through doctors, charts, blogs or magazine articles, first-time parents are told of the milestones their children should be reaching and when they

As a parent of a child with special needs, there is so much to learn about the laws and guidelines regarding your child’s education.  Not only

Without a doubt, one of the most common questions parents have regarding special education is, “what’s the difference between an IEP and 504?”  This is

Observations in the classroom and in other settings can provide valuable information about your child’s ability to learn. If you are concerned about behavioral, emotional,

How to Make Your IEP Goals SMARTSPECIFIC 1. SPECIFIC IEP goals must be specific. Simply stating generalities such as “do better”, “try harder”, “understand”, “have

It is an unfortunate fact. Schools oftentimes suggest that parents medicate their ADHD child. Now, I understand ADHD symptoms quite well. I was diagnosed when

Progress monitoring is a scientifically based practice used to assess your child’s academic progress and evaluate the effectiveness of instruction. Progress monitoring basically tells the

I recently worked on accommodations for a child with Dyslexia and his 504 plan and wanted to share some thoughts for success in school for

Rates of childhood behavior problems, anxiety and depression are rising significantly. Many mental health disorders develop in early childhood, yet go undiagnosed and untreated for

Has your child been denied an evaluation for special education services because of good grades? That simply should never be the sole reason to deny

So all of my kids are strongly encouraged to read over the summer by their teachers (and their dad and I too). Well, summer break