6 Tips to Start Your IEP Right! When starting a new process or a new chapter in life we often try to prepare as best as we can. Whether it be that your child is new to the IEP process or this Fall marks the beginning of a new school year, you might be wondering what you can do to make this smoother and get your child onto the right path from day 1! Here are a few tips to help you get started! Review the IEP Make sure you are reading every page included in your child’s IEP, most … [Read more...]
Welcome Back!
Welcome!!! Welcome to the 2015-2016 school year! Summer is over and it is time to return to the classroom. The beginning of a new school year can be a very exciting yet a very worrisome time for parents. You might be wondering what could be done different this year to help your child become even more successful. If you feel your child could benefit from special education services or feel their IEP does not address their needs entirely now is the time to act. A new school year is a new … [Read more...]
Asking for an Assessment
The end of the summer is approaching fast. The 2015-2016 school year will be upon us before we know it! For some of you, the new school year will bring with it the all too familiar IEP meetings you have been attending for months or even years. For another group of you, this new school year is an opportunity to address your child’s educational needs for the first time. If you fall under the second group this blog is perfect for you! We will help you with the beginning … [Read more...]
5 Summer Travel Tips
5 Summer Travel Tips By now most of your children have began their summer vacation. You might be trying to plan a vacation with your children but you are very nervous as to how they will react? Traveling with a special needs child might take a lot more preparation than you are used to, but a vacation is not an impossible thing to accomplish. We have a few tips below to help you make the most of your summer vacation with your children. #1 Assess your child’s tolerance level -think about how … [Read more...]
Educational Therapist Vs. Tutor
Educational Therapist Vs. Tutor Time and time again we are told by parents that they are spending a lot of money on tutors for their children in hopes of helping with school difficulties. Tutors can be helpful to support a struggling student. However, what many parents don't realize is it’s highly probable their child would benefit more from an educational therapist. The main difference between a tutor and an educational therapist is that a tutor is meant to provide support for … [Read more...]