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| Resources in Charlotte, NC | 9/18/2008 |
Q: My 4th grader has written expression disorder - he is on grade level for reading, above avg ...
A: Your child does not have to "bad enough" to receive accommodations/modifications in the school ...
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| Informative speech on Down syndrome | 9/13/2008 |
Q: I have to give a 3-4 minute informative speech on Down syndrome. I need to narrow my speech into 2-3 ...
A: My insight is to make your speech reflect the comparison of your brother to the "norm". As a sister ...
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| New York State law regarding 504 and IEP | 9/5/2008 |
Q: Our daughter was diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome in the fall of 2005. Since then we have been ...
A: First, I want to express that I am not a lawyer, but have been in the special education field for ...
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| 10 day placement notice | 8/26/2008 |
Q: we are in california. my daughter has an IEP under the SLD catagory. She did finally have one year ...
A: Let me start with the big questions. 1. At this point you probably do not need an attorney, but ...
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| Retention :( | 8/25/2008 |
Q: My son is 7 with a neurological disorder, global developmental delays as a secondary concequence to ...
A: At this point from the facts you have given me, I too agree that retention is most likely not the ...
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| Failed to carry out IEP Goals | 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: The school is not responsible for funding a private school, however a private school may be funded ...
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| Service on IEP has been denied | 8/3/2008 |
Q: My daughter has multiple serious health concerns (heart, food allergies, fistula in her palate and ...
A: Kailey legally is entitled to an appropriate education which includes medical support (as ...
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| IEP Goals | 7/31/2008 |
Q: I recently classified my child as I wanted him to be in an inclusion setting. He did fantastically ...
A: After reading your current issues, I believe that you and staff are having difficulty communicating ...
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| ADHD in gifted child? | 7/31/2008 |
Q: Sorry if this is lengthy...My 8 year old daughter has been tested and qualified as gifted...143 on ...
A: Here are a few thoughts on the situation: 1. Yes, children with ADHD can be gifted. 2. ADHD, ...
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| Service on IEP has been denied | 7/29/2008 |
Q: My daughter has multiple serious health concerns (heart, food allergies, fistula in her palate and ...
A: I completely agree that the issue at this point is not staff to student ration, but rather the ...
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| medicaid reimbursement for IEP services | 7/20/2008 |
Q: I received a letter in the mail from our school district requesting my permission to bill medicaid ...
A: My apologies for the delay in response, however I wanted to ask a few other professionals in the ...
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| dysgraphia | 6/29/2008 |
Q: My son has dysgraphia. He does NOT have dyslexia. In fact, he is 10 and has skipped a grade to ...
A: My first suggestion is to try Dragon Naturally Speaking software (about $80.00 at any office store). ...
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| IEP vs 504 | 6/19/2008 |
Q: My son is 5 and will be entering Kindergarten in the fall in NY. We live in one district, but he ...
A: I understand your frustration when the answer seems so simple. I'm going to call School District A ...
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| A.D.H.D. and public education | 6/11/2008 |
Q: The small school my son attends wants to send him to a school a half an hour away stating he has ...
A: I suggest you look to your states Parent Training and Information Centers. Call the school board in ...
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| IEP vs. 504 or both? | 6/5/2008 |
Q: Can a child have an IEP and have a 504 plan?
A: No, a child cannot have a 504 and an IEP. Any accommodations on a 504 plan should be placed into ...
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| A.D.H.D. and public education | 6/3/2008 |
Q: The small school my son attends wants to send him to a school a half an hour away stating he has ...
A: I'm assuming your child has an IEP. With that assumption, your school district must show you a ...
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| CPSE | 5/31/2008 |
Q: My son, age 4, is currently being worked up for an autistic spectrum disorder. He has received ...
A: Without knowing current scores, it is hard to assist you achieving services for your daughter. If ...
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| odd/rad child | 5/13/2008 |
Q: my sister adopted 2 boys. One was at birth, his brother at 16 months.She(& husband) has an older ...
A: Being a sister to a young man with Down Syndrome, I understand the family issues that are going on ...
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| Consistently missed 1:1 Speech | 5/11/2008 |
Q: What are my rights in the following situation: My son is finishing his junior year. He is a dyslexic ...
A: Yes, you are definitely in a situation where you are going to need to hold the school accountable ...
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| DOWN SYNDROME | 5/9/2008 |
Q: what will be my first move in handling a down syndrome child..i will be having my home base teaching ...
A: Let's start from the beginning. You do not have to "handle" a child with Down Syndrome. If your job ...
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| IEP Testing-PLEASE HELP! | 5/5/2008 |
Q: My son who is in 4th grade was diagnosed with ADHD in 2006. In December of 2007 his psychiatrist ...
A: Yes, the school can refuse testing. However...let's start from the beginning of the process. You ...
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| special education | 5/3/2008 |
Q: My daughter is currently in special ed she does not have ADHD or any behavioural problems at one ...
A: If the school district files for due process against you, I suggest retaining a special education ...
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| classroom noise | 4/21/2008 |
Q: Catherine, I am currently working with a caseload of 35 students with 3 para-educators supporting ...
A: I'm assuming you have already brought these concerns to your principal, superintendent and the ...
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| case manager | 4/12/2008 |
Q: Can you tell me what the job description of a special education case manager?My son is in the ninth ...
A: A case manager is only as good as the IEP she has to implement. If a task you feel the case manager ...
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| Son with OT disability and Sec 504 | 4/11/2008 |
Q: my who will be attending kindergarten in a private school in Sept 2008. Was informed from our ...
A: Below is a copy of a document I use to explain the basic differences between a 504 and IEP when it ...
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| Special Education Eligibility | 4/4/2008 |
Q: I have several related questions regarding Special Ed eligibility: 1. If discrepancies are present ...
A: Here are the most practical answers to your questions based on the realities of how the school ...
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| bipolar son on ssi denied iep | 3/9/2008 |
Q: My son who will be six in July will be entering Kindergarten in the Fall. He receives SSI for his ...
A: An IEP will only be put into place when a disability effects the education and creates a delay in ...
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