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77Individualized Education for ADHD
You put your child in preschool - and are told he "just won't nap." This is not news to you. He doesn't nap at home, either. The preschool agrees that your child can go out and play with the older kids during...
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63ADHD child and denied services!
I know I write a lot of recipes and such, but there is a big issue in my life and a fight on my hands that I would like to start blogging. My son, we will call him AJ, just turned 10. At 5 he was diagnosed...
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57Taking Away From Most to Benefit One
My question is, “Are we spending our tax dollars wisely on someone who will at most, according to her doctors, top-out at the mental level of a seven-year-old?” Meanwhile, her parents are angry(I don’t know at what) and are having everybody jump through hoops as an added bonus. I don’t know what they expect, but I do know they’re getting to what amounts to day-care for a special needs child for free.
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70Dealing with school problems...
So, your child is struggling at school, what is the first step? The first few steps may seem obvious, but they're important, so, stick with me. Ask your child what's up. This is important for 2 reasons,...
63Thinking of Adoption?
Are you interested in adoption? There a many things to consider before you make this life changing and forever choice. There are thousands of children in our country who are in need of a permanent home. ...
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53teachers crimes and passions
this is a real skull on which trephination, which is, essentially, brain surgery in which a circular hole is sawed out of the skull, has been practiced since 10,000 to 8,000 B.C. I saw this skull at the...
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69Tips for homeschooling children with behavioral issues.
So, to review the above, there are several essentials: 1. Preparation up front will save you time. Just like with behavior management, proactive planning will make your life so much easier. Notice when you...
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64How to get the Department of Education to listen to a parent.
Our child has an IEP, he has had one since he was four years old.(he is now 14) IEP stands for Individual Education Plan, which in my opinion as a teacher and a parent, every child deserves. Since he has an...
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67Attention Deficit Disorder in children
Attention deficit disorder (ADD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) describe the 2 subtypes of attention based disorders. A child can show characteristics of the more hyperactive type - not...
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68Asperger's Syndrome in Girls
My daughter was diagnosed about 3 years ago with Asperger's Syndrome. She was always having trouble getting along with kids in her class and daycare. She was kicked out of countless classes and Child care...
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