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What Is An IEP
Perhaps you’re here because your child is struggling in school, and it is more than you can manage at home. Never fear, dear parents; there is a system in place. In 1975, under the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EHA), the first IEPs were implemented...
How Much Screen Time is Too Much?
Many of us were young adults before we had access to our own television and computer screens, let alone handheld devices like smartphones. We lived a constructive life, playing outside, inventing games indoors, and occupying ourselves with what we had. The world...
How Does Poor Nutrition Affect a Child’s Behavior
One of the most important keys to being physically and mentally healthy is a nutritious diet. Despite how important it is to our health, many families are unable to provide this nutrition for their children due to poverty or simply not having the time to go shopping...
Tips for Studying Smarter, Not Harder: How to Maximize Your Study Time
Whether you are a K-12 student, college scholar, or professional engaging in learning new information, studying is part of the process. Material is presented, and, at some point, you will be assessed. Studying is a learned skill, and this skill translates across...
5 Tips On Parenting a Child with OCD
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, or OCD, can be a debilitating disorder for children and their families. Working with a child with these different anxieties and compulsions can be difficult and almost impossible to cure. OCD is defined by symptoms of ritualistic...
How To Get My Child To Focus in the Classroom
Today’s generation of children faces an increasing number of distractions in their daily life. With the expansion of technology and how integrated social media has become with our day-to-day routine, children can easily lose their focus when it comes to school and...
How Can Teachers Help Parents with a Special Needs Child?
The connection between teachers and the parents of their students is often neglected. Especially when it comes to a child with special needs, communication between their teacher and parents is important for their development. Fostering the bond between teacher and...
Is COVID-19 Learning Loss Real?
Over the last few years, COVID-19 has completely changed how we live. Students have had to deal with schools closing down worldwide to tackle the pandemic, disrupting in-class curriculum and switching to online, remote learning. This has led to a new phenomenon called...
How Does a Child with Special Needs Affect the Family?
Raising a child with special needs can be distressing for the entire family. Sometimes, we need to acknowledge how these family members cope and adapt to an environment centered around caring for a special needs child. Every family is different in their relationship...
Does My Child Have ADHD?
Recently, many parents have become increasingly concerned with whether or not their child has ADHD. With this disorder's exposure over the years, it is hard to blame a parent for wondering if their child has ADHD. It is incredibly easy to misinterpret average child...
How To Help My Child With Anxiety
Over the generations, anxiety disorders have become more recognizable, and diagnosis is much clearer and easier than the decades before. Raising a child with anxiety is difficult and requires a lot of patience, but luckily many parents have been in your shoes, and...
What’s the Difference Between a 504 Plan and an IEP?
When you have a child with special needs, it is important to be aware of different programs and services available for their education. When pursuing your child’s best education, you may become aware of two programs: the 504 Plan and an IEP. Both of these are very...
Tips for Managing ADHD Symptoms Without Medication
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects approximately 6.1 million American children between the ages of 2-17. While medication can be an effective treatment for managing symptoms, some parents and caregivers...
Choosing a Private ESE School For Your Child
When choosing a private ESE school for you child, it is important to take your child’s specific needs into account. Many private schools, especially those with a focus on special needs, will have a number of ESE services available for you and your child to take...
How Can I Choose The Best Private School Near Me?
Not all private schools are run the same. This can be obvious to most parents, but the details on these differences can sometimes fly under the radar. If you have made the decision to send your child to a private school, the next decision will be where exactly should...
How to Create a Routine That Works for Your Child with ADHD
When our children are babies, we recognize the importance of structure and routine. We follow nap schedules and bedtime rituals to help our little ones adapt to our timetable. Our consistency creates boundaries and provides a sense of security. This is part of a...
Can A Special Needs School Benefit Children with ADHD?
When most parents consider a school for special needs children, they typically think about learning disabilities and neurodevelopment disorders such as autism or dyslexia. One very common disorder that’s left in the dark is Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or...
What Is The Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities? (Formerly McKay Scholarship)
For parents who may not have the money to spare for their child’s ideal education, there are a few options for financial assistance. The Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities (FES UA) is a branch of the Florida State K-12 scholarship...
Finding The Right School For A Child With Autism
An important decision that all parents must one day make is how to educate their child. For the majority of neurotypical children, this decision doesn’t require too much consideration: public school is easy and available. However, for a child with autism, this...
5 Things To Know About Private Schools
There are many misconceptions and assumptions made about private schools and how they operate, many of which keep parents from seriously considering them as an option for their child. However, a little bit of research can go a long way in revealing that private...
Questions to Ask When Evaluating a Private School for Your Child with Special Needs
Parenting means making crucial decisions. Choosing the correct school for your child is top of the list. If you’ve determined public school is not the most beneficial space for your special needs child, you may find yourself looking into alternatives, like private...
Who is John McKay and what is the McKay Scholarship Exactly?
Effective July 1, 2022, the McKay Scholarship Program will join the Family Empowerment Scholarship Program under the Unique Abilities category (FES UA). Current McKay families will have the opportunity to remain in their current public or private school...
3 Ways To Help Your Child Adjust To A New School
Transferring schools is a major event in a child’s life. This can be a stressful time for both parent and child, but there are ways to help make this difficult adjustment. Here are three different ways you can help your child adjust to a new school, and thrive just as...
The Benefits of Private School When Your Child Has Special Needs
It is not easy to decide where your child with special needs should receive an education. Not every child can benefit from a public school education, or even home schooling. However, private schools are in a unique position to provide the greatest benefits towards...
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