My Child Is Struggling in School. What Should I Do?

By the CAA Team of Special Education Advocates

Now that the school year is in full swing – with its new routines, hectic schedules, and oh yes, more homework – many parents are seeing signs their children are growing in multiple areas of physical, academic, social and emotional development.

For some parents, however, the new year and its new challenges have brought new, or renewed, concerns. This article is written to help parents who are concerned that their child appears to be lagging behind his/her peer group in one or more of the developmental areas, and those who may be coming to the realization that things are just

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Sometimes Differences Just Don’t Matter !

By Jennifer Theriault, MSW, LCSW

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Demystifying DDS

Demystifying Applying for DDS

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CMT Results Are On The Way; What You Need To Know Now

 

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By Noreen J. O

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Frequently Asked Questions: What to do if I’m unsatisfied with my child’s progress with special education services?

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What do I do if I

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Building an Effective School – Parent Team

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Back to School: The start of a successful school year begins with

By the CAA Team of Special Education Advocates

I was raised by teachers.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: IEP Implementation

QUESTION: What can I do to make sure my

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Inclusion: “Wonderful and Truly Possible!”

EDITOR’S NOTE: In this new section, we’d like to invite commentary from parents of children with special needs who may have something positive, uplifting or encouraging to share with other parents who are on the same journey: Raising a child with special needs.

Inclusion is a hot topic in the world of special needs.

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Helping Kids Manage The Emotions of the Holidays

By the CAA Team of Special Education Advocates

The holiday season, more than any other time of year, is filled with expectations of joy, happiness, and excitement.

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