Reducing Back to School Anxiety {Tip 17 of 31}
How to calm an anxious child As we start to think about returning to school don’t forget the anxiety this may generate in your child. While most children do not...
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Procedural Safeguards Parental Rights Under IDEA {Tip 16 of 31}
Did you know that Procedural Safeguards notify parents of their rights? Know your Rights! As the parent of a child who receives special education, you have certain rights that are...
Helping Equip Children with Speech/Language Impairments {Tip 13 of 31}
Speech and language skills are essential to learning and academic success Start preparing now for back to school As we began preparing for another school year, it is time...
Fun Ways to Build Your Children’s Cognitive Skills {Tip 12 of 31}
Developing Better Brains We spend most of our time trying to “teach” our children new academic skills like reading and math. However, it is our brain that allows any of...
Establishing Routines at Bedtime {Tip 9 of 31}
Bedtime on schooldays can be stressful A great tip for parents of students who have emotional or behavioral disabilities is to get them used to a routine prior to starting school. Getting children...
Making Sure Your Child’s Shoes Make the Grade {Tip 8 of 31}
Doctors say that choosing the proper shoes is key to your child’s health How to make sure your child’s shoes make the grade this year While most back-to-school purchases...
Six Ways to Foster Friendships at School {Tip 7 of 31}
Friendships are an important part of the school experience. Friendships are an important part of the school experience. Friends offer kids a respite from adult guided or solitary activities....
5 Apps to Kick-start Your Morning Routine {Tip 6 of 31}
Making morning routines fun! This back to school tip aims to tackle many people’s LEAST favorite topic – mornings! For many parents and children, with and without special...
Helping Kids Keep Healthy Teeth {Tip 4 of 31}
Better brushing leads to better results I am a dentist working with children and adults who have special needs. I also train a program of post doctoral dentists who...
R-E-L-A-X-A-T-I-O-N {Tip 3 of 31}
The secret for your child to be more successful in the upcoming school year… R-E-L-A-X-A-T-I-O-N R-E-L-A-X-A-T-I-O-N Parents of children with special needs all have the same obsession: stimulation! It...
