BY DR. MARY A. HOUSER AND DR. CHARLOTTE L. FONTENOT Whether at the pre-IEP conference, during the IEP conference, or beyond, it is the parent who steers their child’s educational course. Every parent of an exceptional child receiving special education in the public schools today has heard the words, “IEP meeting.” For some, these words conjure positive thoughts about a productive meeting that will educationally benefit their child. For others, however, the words “IEP meeting” […]
BY: Matthew P. Janicki and Seth M. Keller Abstract As the number of older adults with intellectual disability increases and they present with suspected or identified dementia and are referred to health and social care practitioners, the rationale grows for standardization in clinical practice relative to screening and assessment, diagnosis, and social care approaches for providing in-community supports. The availability of national guidelines prescribing what to do and how to do it during preliminary and […]
ANNUAL EDUCATION ISSUE BY LAUREN AGORATUS In each state there is a Parent Training and Information (PTI) Center which provides technical assistance to families as well as professionals. PTIs provide information about the rights of the students and the responsibilities of the districts. Research shows that children with disabilities are even more likely to be the victims of bullying than their peers without special needs. Special initiatives have been created to address this issue. Families […]
BY H. Barry Waldman, DDS, MPH, PhD & Steven P. Perlman, DDS, MScD, DHL (Hon) These heroes are living proof of the saying, “It is better to try and fail, than to fail to try.” Hope is the feeling that what is wanted can be had or that events will turn out for the best.1 Aspiration is a strong desire, longing or ambition.1 Hope and aspirations are the twin pillars which maintain the drive of […]
