Under civil rights law, all parents have the right to information about their child’s education in a language they understand. Review a fact sheet (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/dcl-factsheet-lep-parents-201501.pdf) about the rights of
With the increasing prevalence of Coronavirus, you might be feeling challenged by the change in your routines, the need for social distancing, or the fear and anxiety around
Children are sometimes home alone while parents are working or away for some other reason. It is generally believed however that children under the age of 12 should
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While ADHD is believed to be hereditary, effectively managing your child’s symptoms can affect both the severity of the disorder and development of more serious problems over time.
Source: New Brunswick Association for Community Living (NBACL) https://nbacl.nb.ca/module-pages/tips-for-being-an-effective-advocate/ Becoming an effective advocate may require learning about good advocacy practices as well as having a lot of patience
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This article comes from Respectability.org With the holiday season upon us, it is easy to hold a gathering where all guests — with and without disabilities — feel
This is an excerpt from The Tantrum Survival Guide, by Rebecca Schrag Hershberg, PhD. DON’T invalid your toddler’s perspective or emotions. When parents describe their toddler’s tantrums, they
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