When students with disabilities become young adults, they and their parents often ask whether and how decision-making practices should change. After all, the student and family, the school, medical, vocational,...
You pray, plan, and hope that your child can become independent. However, why is it so hard, when they want to claim it? My husband called me aside and in...
Do you know the difference between “transition service needs” and “needed transition services”? Do you know the legal requirements in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for Transition to...
Did You Know? That Each State Has a Parent Training and Information Center and Has Local Training on Transition to Adulthood? Find Your Parent Center Families with a child who...
Keeping the Peace during the holidays Tips Question: The holidays are always very stressful in my house. Do you have any advice on how to keep it calmer? Advice: Consistency...
Planning for your Special Child’s Future: It’s never “too early” to start! As administrators of two transition programs, we are often asked by parents “How can I best help my...
Adjusting to School Question: How can I help my special needs child adjust to school? Answer: The change from a relaxed summer schedule to a more rigid school schedule can...
Children who use a wheelchair for daily mobility should also have an opportunity to change positions throughout the day. Standing in a standing frame is a way to decrease the...
Ian’s Shoe lace Site This site is devoted to shoelace tying. Many parents have struggled to teach their children how to tie their shoelaces. This site provides comprehensive, technical diagrams...
My Baby Won’t Eat! “She just pushes the food away and shakes her head ‘no’.” “He won’t take anything but his bottle!” “She gags every time I try to give...
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