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Robin is a graduate of the Special Education Advocate Training (SEAT) program offered by the Council of Parent Advocates and Attorneys (COPAA) and Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). She is a mentor parent at Support for Families of Children with Disabilities and the Chairperson of the Community Advisory Committee for Special Education for the San Francisco Unified School District. Email Robin at spedexaminer@gmail.com.

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Mom turns to homeschooling to avoid psychological 'experiments' on autistic child

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009 · 4 comments

Julie Beem spent 4 years doing battle with Cobb County schools in Georgia trying to get them to educate her...
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Disabled kids frequent targets of bullying and abuse from peers and adults

Sunday, December 20th, 2009 · 2 comments

Here is a reference list of resources articles and reports for families of learning disabled children and teens. It is imperative for parents to be...
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Choosing a high school for your child with learning differences

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

Choosing a high school for your child with learning differences could be one of the most important decisions you ever make. You only have four short...
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The single biggest predictor of college failure

Monday, December 14th, 2009 · 5 comments

Straight Talk About Reading Susan Hall Related articles Dyslexia or dysteachea? National and local evidence of reading neglect and how YOU can fix...
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What parents are saying about National Inclusive Schools week

Friday, December 11th, 2009

Parent advocate Katy Franklin speaks out her inclusion experiences with her autistic son in her district: School...
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Autistic child beaten, dog tied and thrown into isolation cell at middle school

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009 · 12 comments

The padded cell from Flyod Middle School, Cobb County, Ga Michael Robinson Related articles Is a license to teach also a license to kill?...
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Stem cell therapy and autism, the next great debate?

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Do stem cells give the brain a second chance to bloom? freephoto Lately there have been a flurry of stories of stem cell therapy used to combat...
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Georgia parents fight for American sign language alternative for learning disabled students

One of the biggest hurdles children with language based learning disabilities face is learning their OWN native language. While a minority of persons...
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Understanding what does and does NOT constitute an Emotional Disturbance.

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When it comes to mental health services -- Any child with and IEP (Individual Education Plan) disabilities can qualify for mental health services. Be...
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Dispelling urban legends for parents, understanding your child's rights

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Lots of parents come to their annual IEP (individual Education Plan) meeting with misconceptions about their rights.. They feel intimidated by the...
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