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Special Education/Questions Answered by Expert Natasha Veale, Ph.D.
| Subject | Date Asked |
| establishing classroom management in a sdc (mild) class | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: I am a sub starting the school year out for a SDC (special day class). I do not know if I will be ... A: Although you do not know how long you will be there, it is really important that you establish a ... | |
| special needs | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: Natasha, If this is something you care to answer, no worries I thought I would give it a shot. I ... A: Ironically, Chris, I began my career while still in college as a Habilitation Technician working for ... | |
| Special Education | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: I'm interested in becoming a special education teacher. I was wondering if you could answer a few ... A: first of all, thank you for wanting to be a SpEd teacher. We really need you! To answer your ... | |
| Refusal To Follow 504 Accommodations | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: I have an 11 year old grandson we are raising. He is ADHD and has a 504 plan. One of his teachers ... A: Bill, children under Section 504 are still expected to follow the district's student code of ... | |
| Instant Speed Learning Methods | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: My name is Julian and I have a learning disability. I suffer from auditory dyslexia but despite ... A: First of all, Julian, I applaud your accomplishments. Success stories are priceless in the special ... | |
| Could this be an LD? | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3rd grader with ADHD who is very bright with an IQ in the 93rd percentile. He has always ... A: You have use of modifications and other interventions too. This means that in addition to the ... | |
| 12 year old boy behavior violent and disruptive | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a 12 year old son and he acts out at home and school. He physically harms people and is very ... A: Bethany, I strongly advise you into looking at your son having a conduct disorder. Conduct disorder ... | |
| Could this be an LD? | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3rd grader with ADHD who is very bright with an IQ in the 93rd percentile. He has always ... A: Your instincts are right. The writing difficulties are definitely not ADHD and needs a closer look. ... | |
| Modified assignments in Cross Cat Class | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is in the sixth grade Cross Cat classroom in a public school. I was told that she did ... A: Ginger, I taught a Cross Categorical classroom and ALL of the modifications are implied. I did ... | |
| teacher assistant | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: what would you want to accomplish as a special education teacher assistant? A: Well first and foremost, you want to be a part of the growth and learning development of children ... | |
| Tutoring | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: My Son is in the 4th grade. He takes Math, and Reading through the Resource teacher. He has an IEP ... A: Unfortunately, Serena, the schools are correct. If your son is being given a Free, Appropriate ... | |
| anxiety adhd iep | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: My son is in the 4th grade, and he suffers from anxiety and adhd. This year they seem determine to ... A: Felicia, don't settle for a 504 plan when your child is eligible for an IEP because of his ADHD and ... | |
| Dyslexia | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: My son is 8 yrs old and is in the 2nd grade. He was resently tested for Dyslexia and we are having ... A: In preparation to answer your question, I realized that there is so much information to be given to ... | |
| Not qualifying | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: If a student has ADD/mood disorder, has anger issues, regular classroom where students have an ... A: As defined in the Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1401(8), a "free appropriate public education" includes both ... | |
| Not qualifying | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: If a student has ADD/mood disorder, has anger issues, regular classroom where students have an ... A: I need more information. What exactly does the parent want for the child? The parent should make a ... | |
| 504 plan and bussing | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: My son whom is six had some serious behavioral issues on the bus ride home on Friday. He bit ... A: No, they cannot deny him transportation if it is specified in his plan that he receives special ... | |
| 504 | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: My child has been diagnosed ADHD. The school tells me that they can't just make modification in ... A: Lewis, there are no legal requirements within Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act that restricts ... | |
| Special needs home schooling tutor. | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: I have a 8yr. old daughter who is currently in the second grade and failing. My daughter was born ... A: The school is correct. The developmental delay classification only pertains to students Birth to 5 ... | |
| failure to carry out IEP | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: My 8 y.o. son has ADHD, Tic Disorder, Mood Disorder-NOS and Asperger Syndrome. One of his big IEP ... A: Point blank failure to follow the IEP is grounds for the school to be held responsible for providing ... | |
| Mild right hemi child 7 yrs. | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: My child's annual IEP will be coming up. She is doing fabulous and started extensive therapy when ... A: You can continue to request services based on her continued eligibility. She does have to continue ... | |
| home instruction | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: Can you please tell me if there is a state law in new jersey that stipulates how long a public ... A: Maggie, According to IDEA, school personnel may recommend up to a 45-day immediate suspension to ... | |
Special Education
Answers by Expert:
Natasha Veale, Ph.D.
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Expertise
I am certified to teach and have experience with students with learning disabilities, mental disabilities, and behavior disorders. My license is Cross-Categorical Special Education. I also specialize in the teacher education field. I can answer questions pertaining to teaching such students, as well as preparing adults to become special education teachers.
Experience
I taught as a Special Education teacher in the public school system for 7 years prior to becoming a Research Associate and Adjunct Instructor at a local university in the Special Education department in 2007. I also teach special education courses to student teachers as an adjunct in the BS program.
Organizations
Council for Exceptional Children,
Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society
Education/Credentials
I earned a Ph.D. in Special Education Leadership in 2010. I have a BS in Education of the Deaf and Hearing Impaired, a second BS in Special Education, and Masters in Special Education.
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