children with special needs

For the Love of Aimee: The Importance of a Grandparent to a Child with Special Needs

Posted September 8, 2011 - 09:00 by Nancy Flanders

Some grandparents are hands on. Julie Riera Matsushima is one of them. When one of her twin newborn granddaughters is diagnosed with severe brain damage, Matsushima begins a new journey determined to help her granddaughter beat the odds.

What Is An IEP And How Do I Know If My Child Needs One?

Posted April 5, 2011 - 21:00 by Debbie Dragon

News & Commentary, Tips, Education

If you believe that your child is struggling to learn in school and believe that they could qualify for an IEP, you will want to take action immediately. The sooner you get your child the services they need, the more likely they are to succeed.

5 Ways to Protect Your Special Needs Child From Bullies

Posted March 6, 2011 - 21:00 by Nancy Flanders

Safety, Tips, Education, Health, Social Skills, New Parents, Home School, Pre School, K-8, High School, Diseases & Disorders, Parent-Teacher, Extra Curricular

Children with special needs are 2 to 3 times more likely to suffer bullying at school. Disable Bullying is a nationwide campaign to provide parents and teachers with the tools to put an end to the bullying and to raise awareness for the issue as well. While parents can't be at the school to defend their children, there are steps they can take to protect them.

Education Roundup: The Parent-Teacher Communication Edition

Posted August 27, 2010 - 21:00 by Rhonda Franz

Education, Learning Tools, Conflict Resolution, Relationships, Pre School, K-8, High School, Parent-Teacher

Communication between home and school is important. Take a look through these resources to help ensure that the communication between you and your child's teacher is the best it can be.