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Special Education Has Changed Over Time
The first push for special education started when a group of parent-organized advocacy groups surfaced. In 1947 one of the first organizations, the American Association on Mental Deficiency, held its first convention. That marked a starting point for spec read more
ADHD: An Age By Age Guide By Debra Rubin Berger
Recognizing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in your child can be difficult to determine and requires a medical diagnosis. Symptoms usually start before a child reaches age seven and last for six months or longer. read more
Signs Your Child May Have a Learning Disability
There may be a number of reasons why your child is having a hard time. But what you are seeing could also indicate a learning disability. read more
Alternative ADHD Treatment: Can Diet Ease Symptoms? By Tina Adler
Do alternative ADHD treatments really work? Parents are finding that while they may not be a cure-all, non-medical treatments like diet changes are making a big difference in the behavior of their children with attention deficit disorder. read more
Contents of an Individual Education Plan (IEP)
Each student has unique needs that must be recognized and planned for in the academic program so that each student will be able to function as effectively as possible in the school environment, this i... read more
Asperger’s Syndrome Children at School by Nelle Francis
Between the age of 6-18 children spend a third of each day at school, so it’s important to ensure they’re in the best environment for their needs. ... read more
Establishing a Trust For Your Loved One With Special Needs by Bernard Krooks
The first step in setting up a trust for your loved one is choosing a trustee. This may be the most difficult issue for a grantor to decide on, and therefore all options should be discussed thoroughly... read more
Conduct Disorders in Children by Better Health Care Government of Australia
All young children can be naughty, defiant and impulsive from time to time, which is perfectly normal. ... read more
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