How Do I “Fight” for My Son’s Needs?
My 10-year-old has just been diagnosed as ADHD, OCD, anxiety, and Tourette’s Disorder. His doctor has recommended a parapro. Should we get an IEP or 504? I need to know Continue Reading →
Category Archives: Advocacy
Starting a New IEP Advocacy Year: Back to School Tips
It’s that time again! For parents of children with special needs, “back to school” means the start of a new IEP advocacy year. Here are some tips to keep in Continue Reading →
Where Does it Say in the Law That……?
At Wrightslaw, how can we tell that school has started? Questions from parents (and teachers) are pouring in each day. I have a question about…who has to attend IEP meetings? Continue Reading →
Have You Checked the www.yellowpagesforkids.com Site Lately?
What can the www.yellowpagesforkids.com site do for you? Find educational consultants, psychologists, educational diagnosticians, health care providers, academic therapists, tutors, speech language therapists, occupational therapists, coaches, advocates, and attorneys for Continue Reading →
State Complaint, Non-Compliance: “The School is Trying to Intimidate Me!”
I filed a state complaint for non-compliance with the IEP. My son’s teacher and aide are not familiar with autism. He sits in the corner of the room and does Continue Reading →
QUIZ: Are you an Appeasing Compromiser or an Assertive Parent?
Parent advocates come in a number of categories. Do you know your advocacy style? Be honest. Click the choices that apply to you. (You may select more than one). Then Continue Reading →
The 3 Ps of Preparation for IEP Team Meetings
How do I prepare for an Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting? There is a simple way to prepare for IEP Team Meetings. I call it the “Three Ps of Preparation.” Continue Reading →
Can We Hear a Little about What Teachers Have to Deal With?
I’m responding to a request from a special education teacher who asked if I would “tell our side of it.” She wrote: Teachers are getting more and more students who Continue Reading →
I Don’t Understand Why the School Won’t…
Can you tell me if I have any rights? Here is my issue: potty training. My daughter is 8, non verbal and developmentally delayed. She wants to be potty trained. Continue Reading →
Running Out of Time to Teach Your Child to Read!
My 11 year old 6th grader has always struggled with reading, phonics, spelling, and his handwriting is atrocious. He is diagnosed with Auditory Processing Disorder. The most recent private evaluation Continue Reading →
