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Assessment for Learning Disabilities
special education teacher in 2 answers "Speaking as a now former special education teacher you will get a rushed evaluation ..." ...
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- We took our first grader to Alexander Center in february and he was diagnosed with dyslexia. They are very good there, but booked out depending on what you need. Had...
- I just want to say GOOD JOB in doing this for your child! I have a learning disability and am thankful when my parents were active in trying to get help for me.
- Hi L., it's great you're checking around. In many states, there is an official form that you would need to fill out in order to begin the evaluation process. This sh...
Looking for Parents in Need of Childcare
I am a former special education teacher. I am energetic and love children. I am currently looking for a family that needs childcare. ...
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- Hi, I have a friend that is looking for childcare. Would love to discuss with you more information. Thanks T.
- Hi G., I was wondering if you were still looking for any childcare opportunities? I have a very good friend who needs a part-time person (2-3) days a week from 7 a...
- I am a Special Education Social Worker. I live in Homer but I work in Morris three days a week.I am looking for a sitter that I can use as a back-up or occasionally o...
Preschools for Child with Special Needs
I am a special education teacher and every district is required to have an Early Childhood program with certified teachers to service the wee ones! ...
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- My son is special needs. He is 4. He goes to Hope Wall. I dont know if they will take kids from Naperville, but I am thinking they would. If you are interested, le...
- I just realized you accessed the public preschool. 204 has a fantastic preschool and special ed program. Good luck
- Hi, Call your local public school district. We're in Oswego & they are great! We have an early intervention preschool. It's for kids with special needs. My son goe...
Tchild with Disabilities
Now if he is in a "special education" classroom full time than I'd think he would be with teachers and aides that would be specialized in behavioral ...
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- Hi there, My child doesn't have any disabilities however my sister has a boy that has tuberous sclerosis. Right away it was very evident that something was different....
- S....I feel for you. You are an amazing woman...remember that. Its hard to be a mom of a kid with no disabilities let alone a mom with kids who have them. My sister ha...
- Do you have a social worker assigned to your sons? If not, you should find out who they are. If you do, get them involved. I grew up with a mentally handicapped sister...
Need Help with Son's School
I have a daughter who I feel the same way about in the school setting even though I am a special education teacher--it is very different when they are your ...
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- If your son has an IEP that is not being followed then you can take legal action. You have already tried talking with the school and they are unresponsive. I would fin...
- Hi D.! Good Morning! My daughter has ADHD as well and is on a 504 plan. She goes to the Southeast Polk school district. They are wonderful! She is now in the juni...
- I have a son about to start 7th grade and have gone through those same struggles. Try contacting the Pacer Center www.pacer.org at ###-###-####. They have great advo...
Seeking Advice on My Rights Concerning My Son's Special Ed Program Hayward Area
Oct 3, 2009 ... So I became a Advocate for Special Education. My husband taught in HaywardUSD. His concernas a teacher was that he was not given any IEP ...
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- Greetings K.: My name is Glenda, I have been active in the SELPHA, that your child is part of. I have been on the CAC board for several years(CAC- Community Advisory...
- Hi K.: Sorry to hear what's happening to you. Definitely schedule an IEP but before you meet - be sure to get all your paperwork in order. Find an advocate to see...
- What a horrible situation. I really feel for your son. I also have a son in special ed prek and he's with a really great teacher and I could understand your concerns. ...
Question on Testing for Dyslexia
Express these thoughts to your child's teacher so he/she can watch for them also . .... Ask for a referral into a special education program. ...
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- If your child is having difficulty in school as a result of suspected learning disabilities, your school system is legally obligated not only to evaluate, but to provi...
- School systems, in any state, recognize 14 different disability categories. It sounds like your son should be tested for a learning disability, which is one of the re...
- Start by requesting that the school test your son for learning disabilities. If it is a public school they should be able to do that without a problem. This will hel...
11 Year Old Daughter with Dyslexia and Dysgraphia
I am a special education teacher and my 'mantra' is "Fair doesn't mean that everyone gets the same. Fair means taht everyone gets what they need. ...
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- I'll add one more answer to your already wonderful answers about your daughter. I had a son who was finally diagnosed with mild dyslexia and we too had him do some sp...
- Dear C., KUDOS to BOTH you and your husband for being pro-active with this matter. My son is dyslexic as well, and I can't get his father to take the proper action...
- Hi C., Check out dyslexia.com. My husband is dyslexic and so are my two girls 10 and 14. We spent thousands of dollars on all the programs out there and finally f...
Seeking Advice on Steps to Get My Son Tested for a Learning Disability
I am a former special education teacher and I can't believe that his former teachers have not filled out he paper work to have him tested, free of charge. ...
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- We had our son tested by a psychiatrist. You can have it done through the school system. We choose to have him tested independently so that there wasn't any bias, s...
- Your best bet would be to have him tested with a psychologist or neuropsychologist. If he is in public school, they can provide a basic assessment for you. Otherwise t...
- First things first - Get in touch with your school's superintendent office. Call the main number if you have to. Every school district has one. Tell them you need ...
Hooked on Phonics and Dyslexia
Talk to her special education teacher and express your unhappiness. At the very least she or he should be able to steer you in the right direction as to ...
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- I do not like Hooked on Phonics (HOP) because the child must learn to read the word inside out. For example, they teach the sound for "op" then put "t" in front. I do ...
- Hi V.. My 12 year old son is dyslexic. The best program is the Barton Reading and Spelling System. You can see their website at bartonreading.com They have a progr...
- V., people who are dyslexic do not have the "wiring" to process words in the little pieces called phonemes, which everyone else can process. http://en.wikipedia.o...
