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15 Ways to be Happier
| June 28, 2022
1. Put Some Pep in Your Step Scientists say walking tall with swinging arms helps you feel more positive. Even if you’re not feeling happy, a spirited stroll
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Parental Rights under IDEA
| June 28, 2022
Procedural Safeguards The federal regulations for IDEA 2004 include a section (Subpart E) called Procedural Safeguards. These safeguards are designed to protect the rights of parents and their
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Basic Steps of the Early Intervention Process
| June 28, 2022
This 5-page handout from the CPIR shows the 8 basic steps of early intervention, with brief summaries of each step. In a nutshell, the 8 steps are: 1
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5 Tips for Incredibly Successful IEP Meetings
| March 27, 2022
Tip #1: Know what you want. When you attend a meeting about your child’s special education program, you need to share your observations, concerns and requests in clear,
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The 10 Biggest Mistakes Parents Make
| March 26, 2022
Many mistakes are made in the name of love. Too often we think we are helping our children when the long-term results of what we do may be
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Talking to Children about War
| March 26, 2022
The attack on Ukraine has evoked many emotions including anger, fear, anxiety, worry, and confusion. It has also created safety concerns for the region that reach into our
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Classroom Accommodations for APD
| February 24, 2022
Source: https://njcommonground.org/better-ieps-classroom-accommodations-for-apd/ The everyday effects of APDs (Auditory Processing Disorder) on a student’s learning can vary widely, however the following accommodations and strategies may help students in the
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Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) and How it Affects Learning
| February 24, 2022
Source: https://njcommonground.org/auditory-processing-disorder-apd-and-how-it-affects-learning/ Auditory processing is a neurological communication between the ears and the brain that is responsible for helping us make sense of what we hear. In auditory
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IRS Raises Limit For ABLE Accounts
| February 5, 2022
Source: https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2022/01/03/irs-raises-limit-for-able-accounts/29640/ Author: Michelle Diament For the first time in four years, the amount of money that people with disabilities can save without jeopardizing eligibility for government benefits is
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Sensory Processing Disorder
| February 5, 2022
Source: https://www.additudemag.com/sensory-processing-disorder-or-adhd/ Author: Priscilla Scherer, R.N. What is Sensory Integration? Sensory integration is the process by which information from our senses (touch, sight, hearing, taste, smell, as well
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