Back to School Sucks! Anyone that has a child or children with disabilities completely understands that statement. Most parents tell me that they cannot wait to get the kids back to school. Kids are excited, new clothes, new supplies and for parents it means more free time. Not me, I dread it with all of my being. Back to school with children like ours that have disability is one of the most difficult time of the year. Our children thrive on…
10 Things that Will Help Special Needs Kids Adjust to School Let’s face it, our kids with ADHD, Asperger etc all thrive on structure. When the structure changes the world turns upside down for them. The transition from summer to school is one of the worst! Below are ideas that I have tried and have been successful with making it a little easier on everyone Start the new routine early Do not wait until the week before school to get…
You know what school personnel will be bringing to your next IEP meeting. Test scores. Classroom observations. Lots and lots of big words. Lots of certainty. Piles of papers. Many expert opinions. Maybe, if you’re lucky, some respect for your opinion. Definitely a desire for you to sign and be done with it. From a practical point of view, the following ten items can help you make the most of your time in a room full of people who work…
Can you believe school is right around the corner? Now more than ever it is critical that you get your hands on my ebook How To Ace Your Child’s IEP so you are prepared! Don’t take my word for it. Read a few of the reviews on Amazon: (Note it is cheaper to by it from me here versus Amazon – I do that for all of my readers) Shayna Yenta 5.0 out of 5 starsKnowledge is power June 4,…
Making an IEP binder is a great way to keep information organized and at the ready when you need it. An IEP binder can help you prepare for IEP meetings and stay up to date on your child’s progress. This powerful tool can also help you communicate and collaborate with teachers and your child’s IEP team. Label the Tabbed Section Dividers Label the tabbed dividers for each of the sections: Communication- any communication you recieve about the IEP Evaluations – any…
Special Ed System How the Special Ed System Beats Us All The Time The special ed system always seem to win. It’s not your imagination…it’s not an even playing field. Let me start by saying that I am very fortunate that I have not had to go through the Special Ed Due process. I believe a lot of that is because I am prepared and work very hard to try and resolve all issues even prior to an IEP meeting. But…
Both of my children has disabilities and it always feels like an uphill battle Exhaustion is a word that does not even start to explain how hard it can be being a mom with kids that have disabilities. Especially if those children are adopted. I love my children more than life itself and would not give up a moment of time with them but that does not mean it is easy nor does it mean that others understand. In addition…
If your child has a disability or needs services at school, he or she should be eligible for an IEP. An IEP allows your child to receive special education services. A federal law called the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that public schools create an IEP for every child receiving special education services. Kids from age 3 through high school graduation or a maximum age of 22 (whichever comes first) may be eligible for an IEP. To create…
Did you know that over 75% of parents leave an Individual Education Plan (IEP) meeting dissatisfied with the decisions that were made? It is my goal that this book helps prevents that from happening again. If you liked this post, share it on Pinterest!
10 Things that Will Help Special Needs Kids Adjust to School Let’s face it, our kids with ADHD, Asperger etc all thrive on structure. When the structure changes the world turns upside down for them. The transition from summer to school is one of the worst! Below are ideas that I have tried and have been successful with making it a little easier on everyone Start the new routine early Do not wait until the week before school to get…