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Oct 09 2018

Developmental Disabilities

Developmental Disabilities

A couple of months ago, I shared about identifying educational services for children who have special learning needs When Learning Disabilities Arise. Today, I am sharing about Developmental Disabilities. This subject is close to my heart because one of my sisters has this type of disability.

Some children have conditions that require deeper attention and support. These conditions may interfere with their growth and development. When parents realize that their child is not developing as other children do, they often ask:

    • Could my child have a developmental disability?
    • How can I get help for my child and myself, as a parent?

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Written by Rosemarie Perez, Parenting · Categorized: Elementary School Parenting, Grandparenting, Health and Wellness, Secondary School Parenting, Social-Emotional Health, Special Needs Family Health · Tagged: #problem solving #parenting teens, Developmental Disabilities, Family, Parent Decisions, Problem-Solving, special needs

Aug 21 2018

When Learning Disabilities Arise

When Learning Disabilities Arise

 

As children begin school, parents expect that their child will progress through the grades with minimal issues. If learning issues should arise for their child, parents expect to resolve them by working with the teacher and supporting their child. Sometimes the child’s learning needs are greater than what the teacher can provide. Most often, a learning disability is identified through the school’s processes when a student needs more academic support. 

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Written by Rosemarie Perez, Parenting · Categorized: Early Childhood Parenting, Elementary School Parenting, Parenting Adolescents, Secondary School Parenting, Special Needs Family Health, Special Needs Parenting · Tagged: Special Education, special needs, Students with Disabilities

Dec 05 2017

Family Members Must Accommodate for a Special Needs Child

Family Members Must Accommodate for a Special Needs Child

Most parents, who have children with special needs, struggle with how to respond to the other children in their family. Some parents overly accommodate for the special needs child and ignore the needs of their other children. Other parents reward the other siblings by indulging in their material needs because they do not have time for quality activities. Typically, when parents cannot find the time to care for all of their children, the other children may respond by:

  • Acting out aggressively with anger and frustration
  • Shutting down and hiding their emotions
  • Becoming overly kind and not taking care of their own personal needs

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Written by Joyce Iwasaki, Early Parenting · Categorized: Early Childhood Parenting, Elementary School Parenting, Special Needs Parenting · Tagged: Early Parenting, parent leadership, Parenting, special needs, teachable moments

Oct 24 2017

5 Things Parents Should Know About Assessment

5 Things Parents Should Know About Assessments

1. Tests and Assessments Are Not the Same

A test examines a student’s knowledge, understanding, and skills to determine what level of learning has been reached. It generally results in a numerical or letter grade.

Assessments involves gathering, analyzing, and responding to a student’s strengths and misconceptions about their learning. It includes feedback to the learner and also informs the teacher’s practice.

An analogy would be your BMI that provides a number but not a health analysis or fitness plan. Sometimes we need a test and sometimes learning requires assessment. [Read more…]

Written by Laura Greenstein, Assessment Guest Blogger · Categorized: Elementary School Parenting, Parenting Adolescents, Secondary School Parenting, Special Needs Parenting, Uncategorized · Tagged: academic success, Assessments, back to school, Educating children, Education, Parenting Strategies on Bad Days, parents as teachers, special needs, tests

Nov 01 2016

Managing Conflict between Parents and Children

Managing Conflict between Parents and Children

To Manage Conflict Situations:child-785713_1920

  1. Prevention
  2. Staying Calm
  3. Finding Long Term Solutions

This month my blogs will address all three aspects of managing conflict between parents and children. Let’s partner together to focus on the positives and your love for your children. [Read more…]

Written by Karen Salzer, Special Education · Categorized: Elementary School Parenting, Secondary School Parenting, Social-Emotional Health · Tagged: managing conflict, Parenting, special needs

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