“I went in there so prepared….. but most of all, I had a belief of what was right… and I was not going to settle for anything BUT what was APPROPRIATE for my Son…. LOL- my hubby used the word “best” a few times…. it was perfect….. and gave me a chance to say “that…
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LDA Advocacy Video
New Awareness Video From The Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) “The Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) is a national network, with 14,000 national state and local members including individuals with learning disabilities, their families, and the professionals who work with them. Organized in 1963, LDA has over 100 state and local affiliates, in…
IEP Goals, Objectives, and Sample Letters to Teachers
“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…
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…