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Private School or Public School...Which One Is Better?
Which one provides a better education? Will they be too sheltered in .... school culture, catering to special needs, religious affiliation, cost, etc. ...
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- T., Follow your heart on this one because you don't want to look back and think you've made a hugh mistake. I suggest you and your family sit down and list what is...
- I substituted and also taught in the public schools in Paramount, Lakewood, and Bellflower. I find the teachers are usually good, but the students do not have parent ...
- (i teach at a private school) it really depends on ALOT of things. first and foremost, wherever you place your child(ren), you must be their advocate. i would defin...
Unmotivated 12 Year Old
Have you looked into having an special education evaluation done? ... The school needs to refer him, meaning that you have to be pushy, but it is worth it. ...
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- Have you looked into having an special education evaluation done? Your son sounds like what my son would be if he hadn't gotten special education qualified. Writing ...
- I am confused. You said this was about your son who was an unmotivated 12 year old. In your bio, you said you have a 9 year old son and an 8 year old daughter.... ...
- The two pieces of advice are excellent. You would be wise to follow them as soon as possible. Request he have a comprehensive evaluation by the school district. Fol...
Autism
... and he entered into a great early education program.. he made remarkable improvements. ... to determine if your child has special needs warning signs. ...
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- I am very sorry to hear this. I know this is going to sound strange but have you taken him to a Chiropractor? I work for one. The reason I bring this up is that if ...
- What are the warning signs? How old is your baby? I have two friends with babies with autism, and one with Spina Bifida. Because of this, when my babay was in dayca...
- Hi I am an Applied Behavioral Therapist that works with children diagnosed with autism... Please feel free to contact me via my regular Yahoo Inbox address at __...
Children with Adhd
I have to prioritize for my special needs kids My pairing and grouping my questions and assigments and my methods and strategies are all very deliberate I ...
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- Hello P. B, Wow, Congrats on being a mom to 6.... Anyway, Yes, I have a daughter that has adhd, she is on meds for it and it works for the most part, pretty good...
- Hi P., I am a mom with 2 grown boys who were diagnosed with ADD and ADHD. When my oldest was first diagnosed (7 years old) I really did not want him on meds. I didn...
- My six yo son had ADHD and is on Concerta. It is like night and day when he is on it and when he is not. I believe he is happier with himself when he can concentrate...
Hooked on Phonics and Dyslexia
Talk to her special education teacher and express your unhappiness. ... teaching children with special needs have made some great alernative suggestions, ...
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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...
Early Childhood Classes for 2 Year Old?
How about ECFE - it's an early childhood family education program that offers parent classes in many different ... Special Needs Schools in Saint Paul ...
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- Congrats on your impending move to the twin cities - Welcome! How about ECFE - it's an early childhood family education program that offers parent classes in many d...
- I too would recommend ECFE classes. The Minneapolis ECFE program is great and afternoon classes are generally much easier to get into than morning classes. You can fi...
- Hi B., There are some great classes around the SW Minneapolis area for 2 year olds. The first is ECFE (Early Childhood Family Education). Each town has it's own EC...
Having Transportation Problems with Preschool
Sep 22, 2009 ... special needs in 6 answersI thought there was a state requirement .... Early ChildhoodSpecial Education programs are mandated and funded by ...
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- Unfortunately, you are probably stuck. The director is right. With all the state budget cuts and problems they are lucky to be able to provide transportation at all. D...
- I would contact a variety of places to let them know you mean business. It is above all dangerous for this situation. It shouldn't be too hard for those who want it to...
- Really!?! My best advice is to be thankful that it's ONLY TWO BLOCKS!! LOL!
Fetus Having Too Much Fluid Around the Brain
I pray the news is good, but five children later, some with special needs, some not as much, each one is a total gift, and a reason to be so thankful. ...
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- Just wanted you to know we are keeping your family in prayer. I don't know a lot about this particular problem, but I do know that each child is a gift from God, and w...
- I must correct one point of Melanie's response - Down syndrome is a chromosomal abnormality, present from conception or just after conception, where there is an extra ...
- Hi L., Just to let you know, this can be serious. However, I also want you to know that my sister was told the same thing about my nephew who is now 19 and totally...
My Child Refuses to Do School Work.
Have you tried talking to her because our special needs kids as well as our ... after the kids had been in the special education system for several years. ...
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- J., What does her teacher say? Have you talked to the counselor - has she? How does she get along with her peers? Does she get rewards at school or does she care...
- What you might want to try is letting her fail. That way she will understand the consequences of her choices. I believe it is better for them to learn it early in life...
- J., I totally feel for you and understand your problem. I have a 14 year old that is ADHD and I have the same problems with her. The only thing that you can do is k...
Seeking DAN Doctor and ABA for My Son Who Has Been Diagnosed with Autism
Unfortunately, Regional Center provides services for special education children prior ... This is a school in Palo Alto that caters to special needs kids. ...
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- http://www.autismtodayblog.com/ http://autism.about.com/ http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/06/080630173926.htm
- Hi-I just looked at the page. It wasn't easy to find, but there were bay area doctors listed. I am going to copy them and send them to you- hope it's not too much st...
- Hi HIGHLY recommed Elisa Song down in Bellemont. It may be a bit of a drive for you- but it will be well worth it! She is an MD who sees tons of autistic kids working ...
