“Do you like these IEPs?” ~Dr. Seuss poem Some people have asked for examples of IEP goals for a child with a communication impairment such as apraxia or autism. The following information may provide both examples as well as insight on appropriate independent goals specific for your child! One goal, for example, may be “out…
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Dealing with IEPs for a Speech Impaired Child
The following is a clip from the advocacy chapter of The Late Talker book which is highly recommended Chapter 6. GETTING THE ANSWERS THAT YOU NEED As a parent of a non-speaking child it is up to you to be their voice. —KAREN D. ROTHWEILER Mother of three-year-old Justin Know your rights. Know your child’s rights. One of the greatest challenges faced…
Reading and Academic Abilities For Those With Speech Impairments
“Students Will Rise To the Level of Expectations” ~ Quote from the movie Stand and Deliver The expression “Students Rise To the Level of Expectation” had to be inspired by the brilliant work by Dr. Robert Rosenthal about the effects of teacher’s expectations on students’ academic and physical performance, the effects of experimenters’ expectations on…
The Worst Side Effects May Be From…
“Hands down the most common temporary side effect when a child starts nutritional strategies is reported as one of the following “hyper” “irritable” “fussy” “bratty” “cranky” or some other variation of the word” Poor nutrition. We all know to survive we need certain nutrients but do you know the difference between “good nutrition” and “poor…
The Pediatrician’s Role in Development and Implementation of an Individual Education Plan (IEP) and/or an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP)
If you have already gone through the IEP process and signed off, it isn’t too late! At any time you can “request an IEP meeting to reopen your child’s IEP.” One reason for this could be due to “change in diagnosis.” Another may be new information that has come to light. We have an entire…
Why Are There So Many French Fries Around?
Some believe the resistance to move away from junk foods is due to addiction which is scientifically planned. From the article ‘Food cravings engineered by industry How Big Food keeps us eating through a combination of science and marketing’ “Salt, sugar and fat are the three pillars of the processed food industry,” Michael Moss said. “And while the industry…
Support Sources for Military Families With Special Needs
Special Education – DoDEA Publications The following publications have been developed by DoDEA Headquarters to provide school personnel, parents, and community resource personnel with an overview of special education and related services in DoDEA. Resources that are available include, a handbook for parents, and a series of ten (10) brochures on topics related to special…
How To Start A Support Group for Apraxia, Autism, Epilepsy etc.
“JOIN OR START A SUPPORT GROUP. There is strength in numbers. Band together with other parents in your own community and hold regular meetings. If you can’t find enough parents locally, check out Internet listservs where compassionate and intelligent advice may come from a kindred soul who may be a thousand miles, but just the…
From Struggles with Apraxia to Honors; Tanner Geng’s Success
“My biggest struggle was not being able to pronounce the words correctly or people couldn’t understand what I was saying if I was talking to them.”~ Tanner Geng Tanner’s Background From when he was 3 More recent updates about Tanner Letter To Me In 1999 From Me In 2015 from Jake’s Journey With Apraxia Growing…
Should We Blame Soda or Energy Drinks For the Sudden Rise Of Strokes In Children?
Note: February 14th, 2011, 3 days after I wrote this blog, there was a study published in the AAP Journal Pediatrics ‘Health Effects of Energy Drinks on Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults’ which stated: “energy drinks are consumed by 30% to 50% of adolescents and young adults…and “known and unknown pharmacology of agents included in…
