BY LAUREN AGORATUS, M.A. While Social Village is not intended as a replacement for therapy, it is giving children with learning disabilities, ADHD, autism and other challenges that impact a child’s social IQ a chance to feel welcomed and to feel happy. Social Village is a novel concept in facilitating social interaction that is helping children develop friendships while having fun at Princeton Speech-Language & Learning Center in Princeton, N.J. What is Social Village? Social […]
BY DEANNA PICON With a few easy steps and a positive attitude, you can unload some of those burdens and you and your child can both transition successfully into the new school year. Every fall, children begin the school year with a backpack full of new notebooks, pencils and other school supplies. This is a time of excitement and anxiety for student and parent alike––but what is in your backpack as a parent? Where are […]
BY JUDITH CANTY GRAVES AND CARSON GRAVES When parents pay attention to the essential parts of their child’s IEP and take an active role in making sure that it properly addresses their child’s needs, it can be a powerful tool for insuring that their child gets the appropriate education that the law expects the school to provide. The Individualized Education Program (IEP) is the cornerstone of special education. This document is a legal contract between […]
BY MARY BURNER It is time to re-evaluate the testing procedure so that it is fair to students with autism. Standardized tests are designed for neuro-typical students. I am the Credit Course Coordinator at New York Institute of Technology’s (NYIT) Vocational Independence Program. This position allows me the opportunity to assess students as they enter our program. My job entails the establishment and coordination of academic accommodations, as well as coordinating with academic departments and […]
GENETIC ALLIANCE BY MONICA KORTSHA AND SHARON ROMELCZYK, MPA Discussing an individualized healthcare plan (IHP) with your child’s school nurse is one way you can prepare for the coming school year and make sure their special needs are addressed accordingly. With the end of the school year and summer approaching fast, it’s hard to think about anything else besides recitals, report cards, and vacations. But we all know the feeling of anticipation that comes with […]
