And now the Curtain Rises….
As the school year gets ready to begin again, there are a couple things all parents of students with special needs should be aware of. First, have you gotten all of your child’s school supplies? Many times we order from the school store or Walmart, but your child may need more. Children with physical handicaps, as my son has, may need some adaptations in equipment such as self-opening scissors, specialized rulers and handwriting paper, and a gripper, weighted pencils or crayon rocks. Those with sensory dysfunction may do well with...
read moreRule out Vision and Hearing Concerns
It is almost that time, parents!! Getting ready to go back to school is almost a full-time job in itself! Making time to buy the cutest jeans or latest backpack must have is certainly important, but don’t forget to think about a vision or hearing screening as well. Many children experiencing challenges at school are simply having difficulty seeing the board or following and understanding teacher’s directions over background noise in the classroom. Did you know that we now offer vision and hearing screenings? We can even assess your...
read moreAre we bored yet?
It is getting to be that time of the year where summer heat is beginning to kick in and parents see looming days ahead with no relief in sight. So what to do?Why not try some summer activities that will not break the bank but will ge kid using those academic skills in a fun, cool way, like…. our old standby favorite… guessimating how many watermelon seeds there are and then counting them? making a summer time capsule of memories? these can be from a vacation, favorite song, favorite activity, food, etc. (Write a letter to your...
read moreWelcome to Our New Website!!
IT’S HERE, IT’S FINALLY HERE!! Our new website is here, and it is better than ever!! We invite you to check it out and see all of the new things we have added! You asked for it, and it is here! An updated calendar of events, new programs, supports…. Keep checking back to see as new things are added, including our Resource store, Treasure Chest, where you will find a variety of things to help make your child’s school life easier and to provide you with help and organization for any parenting or home/school challenges you may have....
read morePamper Yourself, too, Mommy!
Pamper Yourself, Mommy! May is typically the mom to honor mothers. It is also the time that kids are getting ready to get out of school. How’s that for irony? The good news is, it’s not too late to have your cake and eat it too, in the pampering sense. First off, it’s really time to change our mindset on the whole treating ourselves business. It doesn’t even require a lot of the two things that moms today seem to have in such short supply; time and money. Really on a budget? Check out these low or no cost options. Call a friend and...
read moreTo Camp or Not To Camp, That is the Question….
We, as parents, are constantly striving to broaden our children’s daily lives and knowledge. Summer brings the perfect opportunity for this type of enriching adventure. My own personal memories would have been very dull without the summer camp experience . I know that my parents must have worried about leaving me in a strange environment to meet new friends and to try different and unfamiliar activities. However, for the parent of a special-needs child, the experience can be as daunting as travelling to a foreign country. There are many...
read moreLabels
Is it REALLY necessary to give my child a special label? When you become concerned about your child’s development, there are various tests and checklists that can help one determine a specific problem with a child’s functioning. Many times, these tests lead to a categorical eligibility, DSM –IV eligibility, or a medical label. People often ask me whether these labels are necessary. My answer is always, “It depends.” Many times labels are a means by which a district, doctor, or agency can assist a parent in getting services for the...
read moreHow to talk so schools will listen, And how to listen so schools will talk
Enjoy a podcast from: Adina Rich, M.Ed Director, Rich Educational Consulting Certified Parent & National Trainer, Practical Parent Education
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