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Parent Coaching

July 8, 2016 Advocacy stacey

Who couldn’t benefit from a coach? That’s why there are life coaches, fitness coaches, business coaches, etc. Just because you have a child with a special need DO NOT mean that you’re meant to walk along this journey on your own – DON’T be a martyr! It’s not good for your health and well-being. As

Dealing with the Screen Time Blues

August 14, 2015 Advocacy, News stacey

Is your kid struggling to give up Mind Craft, Angry Birds or PBS kids? School is back in session and for some kids who spend their summers with free access to online gaming, going back to school can be more than an arduous task. Many kids with autism have an obsessive nature in general, but

Make It a Successful School Year From Day ONE

August 17, 2014 News stacey

There’s an Einstein quote that’s used quite often that basically says that the definition of insanity is to do the same thing over and over again and expect a different result. While this doesn’t hold true with everything, it certainly seems to hold true for special education. As you come into another school year faced

Is Your Child’s IEP Ready for the New School Year?

July 23, 2013 Advocacy stacey

Disability Training and Support Specialists is offering a special Back-to-School IEP review and report of recommendations of your child’s IEP for only $100. Parents submit their child’s IEP, and or psychological evaluation, and an educational advocate with more than a decade of experience will review the documents and provide you with a written report. This

Finding A Way Through Autism

June 24, 2013 Advocacy stacey

As evidenced by the recent findings from a study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), autism continues to be on the rise. The 2014 survey concluded that the rate of autism in children in the United States is 1 in 50. We are certainly in a time of extreme growth and continued uncertainty

November Epilepsy Awareness

November 20, 2012 Advocacy stacey

November is Epilepsy Awareness Month. The current statistics tell us that 20-40% of those living with autism will develop seizures at some point in their life, with the highest rate among those who are more significantly impacted by ASD. As parents of kids with autism we spend so much time and energy pushing our kids

October Is National Anti-Bullying Month

October 13, 2012 Advocacy stacey

October is National Anti-Bullying Month. It’s actually sad that there is a need for such a thing. Children with autism and other disabilities are not immune to mistreatment by bullies. In fact, the “hidden” disability of autism makes them even more prone to be a target since, especially for the high functioning child with autism,

Preparing Your Child for the New School Year

July 31, 2011 Advocacy stacey

Helpful Hints to Support Your Child • Ensure that your child’s IEP presents a good picture of who he/she is and what he/she needs • Talk about the change with your child and what they can expect. Make it as positive as possible. Your child will get their first impressions from you. • Develop a

McKay Scholarship Information

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IDEA

July 31, 2011 Advocacy stacey

http://idea.ed.gov/explore/home The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a law ensuring services to children with disabilities throughout the nation. IDEA governs how states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education and related services to more than 6.5 million eligible infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities. Infants and toddlers with disabilities (birth-2) and

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