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Allergies: a common special need

It seems, everywhere you go in recent days, the most common phrase heard is, "These darn allergies". While we don’t normally...
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Oh, you have ADHD...then this charter school may not be suited for you

  • add adhd studen
  • March 12, 2012
Since infancy my son has exhibited quirky behavior. By the time he reached kindergarten, the quirkiness started to overshadow his positive...
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Food allergens, legislation and the schools

Fact: Food allergens exist everywhere. Parents fear exposing children with potential life threatening food allergies to a school environment with...
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How To Get The Most Out Of 504 Plans

Download the show here. Right click and choose "save as" to save the file to your computer.Dr. Kari interviews special needs attorneys...
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IDEA, Part 3: What if your child doesn't qualify? (The 504 plan)

Your child has been evaluated and it's been determined that he or she is not considered disabled under IDEA. Does this mean there are no...
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Does my child need a 504 plan or an IEP?

  • 504 plan vs. IEP
  • September 17, 2011
Under federal law, two major vehicles exist for helping disabled children succeed in school, a 504 plan and an Individualized Educational Program ...
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Beginning a new school year

August is quickly approaching and back to school sales are already in full force at various retailers. As the last few weeks of summer vacation are...
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Orange ADD support meeting provides valuable pointers

The local CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) Chapter in Orange, California, recently hosted its monthly...
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My child was diagnosed with a learning disability: Now what?

Many parents whose child has been officially diagnosed with a learning disability go through some version of the grieving process, as defined by...
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Pervasive developmental disorder: A Mother's story continues part eight

When Andrew began high school, it did not take long for the school to realize that a 504 Plan was not going to work. A meeting was schedule with...
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