Individualized Education Program (IEP) is a special education planning document. Your child may need an IEP if he/she is experiencing educational, emotional, or behavioral difficulties (i.e., failing grades, teacher expressing concerns, child is upset or avoiding school). If you think your child is failing, you should talk to your child’s teacher.

the beginning of each year and again whenever warranted, your child's teachers are given a copy of the IEP and are required to read it over and discuss it with the Child Study Team.

Indications that a child may benefit from counseling include excessive anger, worry, sadness, fear, excessive shyness, low self-esteem, behavior that interferes with making friends, problems with eating or sleeping, problems at school, difficulty adjusting to family changes, divorce or separation of parents, death of a close family member or friends, or a traumatic experience. First and foremost, listen, listen and then listen some more.

Some signs that a child has emotional problems include school problems, frequent fights, trouble sleeping, sad feelings, thoughts about suicide or running away, stealing, lying or mood swings. Others include setting fires, obsessive thoughts or compulsive behaviors, troubled or disturbing thoughts, use of drugs or alcohol, withdrawal or social isolation, hurting or killing animals, dangerous or self-destructive behaviors, trouble paying attention and anxiety or frequent worries.

Your child's teacher(s): If your child has more than one teacher, your state may specify in its law which teacher(s) should participate;

Transportation is a related service and according to CFR•300.24(b)(15) should include, "(i) Travel to and from school and between schools. (ii) Travel in and around school building, and (iii) Specialized equipment (such as special or adapted buses, lifts and ramps) if required to provide special transportation for the child with disabilities."

Answer: INFANCY: If your child's birth was difficult or required intervention; experienced significant falls while learning to sit, crawl, and walk; has colic; if you're concerned about SIDS; if he has frequent ear infections. EARLY CHILDHOOD: If your child is active in sports; has a learning disorder; is sick often; refuses to eat; or has problems with sleeping.

A variety of standardized assessment tools are used to help determine a child's need for intervention. evaluation may be suggested by a physician, a teacher or other medical professionals. If you have any concerns regarding your child's speech-language or feeding skills, you can also request an evaluation. Check our developmental milestones chart for basic information regarding typical speech-language and feeding development.

The only way to be certain is to have a consultation with Dr. Bright. This is a complimentary visit which enables us to evaluate the child's teeth and bite. Adults are welcome to schedule consultations for themselves as well.(Top)

No. If your child has an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or is receiving special education services, it does NOT automatically mean she will be placed in a special education classroom. IDEA has a Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) clause, which states that children should be educated in the least restrictive environment that is still sufficient to meet their academic needs.

Maybe. A child who was denied coverage under IDEA may qualify for coverage under Section 504. The key is whether or not the student's AD/HD substantially impacts a major life activity.

According to the VA DoE's "Fact Sheet on Home Instruction," the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that all children with disabilities have available a free appropriate public education designed to meet their individual needs in conformity with the child's Individualized Education Program (IEP).

Physicians and other clinical service providers are welcome to participate as members of the evaluation and IEP teams. However, a physician has no more authority to write a prescription for an IEP than an educational evaluation team has to write a pharmacy prescription for a narcotic. Federal and state law gives the eligibility decision to a multidisciplinary educational team, which includes the student's parents and others who may have special knowledge regarding the child.

You can start by making sure he has a reputable healthcare team by his side. That means finding doctors, therapists, psychologists and teachers who understand and have experience with autism and can respond to his shifting needs appropriately. Ask your child's pediatrician to recommend a developmental pediatrician with whom you can consult about the next step. She, in turn, can guide you toward various intervention programs and suggest complementary therapies.

Yes, you may homeschool your special needs child. If your child has been identified as a special needs child you are required to indicate that on your CPI form. Before submitting your CPI form you will need to get permission from your local AEA. The rules state that the request for approval for placement under Competent Private Instruction by the parent or guardian may be presented to the special education director at any time during the calendar year.

Assessors need to complete the entire Rating Record for every child, including a rating for every Measure.

Yes. Parents may tape record an IEP meeting, even without the school district's permission, as long as you give the school district 24 hours notice of your intent to do so. [TIP: It is best to provide notice to the district in writing. This can be in the form of a letter or fax. It is also helpful to bring a copy of your written notice to the IEP in case school site staff hasn't been told of your written notice.

Your service coordinator, your early intervention team and representatives from the public schools will develop a transition plan, to include a schedule for testing, and work with you to write the IEP. The IEP is a legal document and should not be signed if you do not understand it or are not sure you agree with it.

You should request that the school intervention team conduct an eligibility evaluation, which includes testing, parent interviews, record reviews, and observations. Not all children diagnosed with ADHD qualify for an IEP. Only children who have a disability that impedes their ability to learn will qualify for an IEP.

Tutoring benefits children who excel and students who struggle in any or all subject areas. If your child is receiving poor grades and/or hasn’t passed grade-level standardized tests, tutoring is an excellent way to provide extra support in the areas of most need. Classroom teachers do not have the time or resources to give your student the one-on-one attention he/she needs to catch up.

Such decisions to utilize Attachment Therapy to assist an individual must be carefully made following an extensive evaluation process that includes: Previous response to more traditional therapeutic methods Children with significant history of abuse and/or neglect with Attachment Disorder symptoms who have not responded to other therapeutic methods, and who live in a safe environment where they do not need their symptomatology to survive, are appropriate candidates for Attachment Therapy.

Children, just as you, will grieve and heal over time. Additional help can come from extended family, close friends, teachers, counselors, social workers, therapists, etc. You may want to seek professional counseling if you have any serious concerns, of if you child… No matter what you say or do, there is nothing that will make your friends “feel better.” Fortunately there are some ideas that will help you be a part of their experience and will help them through their grief.

All students, even ‘A’ students, can benefit from tutoring. Our tutors can insure that these students have a solid foundation, and they teach beyond the A by moving ahead in the curriculum and/or providing enrichment. In addition, good academic learners who have issues with a teacher or classmates may benefit from a tutor’s gentle guidance and moral support.

Children with CP can have foot deformities, some of which can cause pain. If your child has a foot deformity, especially if he or she is in pain, you may want to look into orthotics to prevent and/or alleviate as much pain as possible. You can start by seeing your pediatric physical therapist for evaluation of orthotic needs. If you are not currently seeing a physical therapist, you will need to obtain a prescription from your physician.

Most children receive a Project Linus blanket through the local hospital, shelter, or other agency. If you know a child in crisis who will not likely get a Project Linus blanket from one of these facilities, please contact the chapter most convenient to the child's location.

Yes. This knowledge helps the teacher to better serve your child. Please list on your registration form any special medical, behavioral, or social issues that we should be aware of, or give me a call to share that information. This information is kept confidential.