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What Does The Law Say About Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder In School?
In the newest amendment to IDEA, passed in 1997, AD/HD is specifically mentioned under the category of "Other Health Impairment" (OHI). Check out the IDEA's definition of OHI in this short article.
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21 thru 27 of 27 Articles found in Parenting Caregiving.
The Ballad Of Special Eddie
By: Dick Sobsey, Writer
A classic of "Special" humour. Read it and weep... and laugh.
Parenting a Literal Child
By: Sarah's Mom, Parent
It's not just a matter of symantics - for some kids, everything is literal. In parenting several kids with FAS/FAE, I've found that you have to be very careful with your instructions - because they'll be followed!
My Child Has a Hearing Loss...What Next?
By: Paula Rosenthal, Parent, Founder of HearingExchange.com
Information and resources for parents of newly diagnosed deaf and hard of hearing children.
Disability Awareness for 5 year olds
By: Lisa Simmons, Director - The Ideal Lives Project
Practical ideas for parents who want to help their child's classmates and playmates understand more about their child and his/her special needs.
"You Don't Have Words to Describe What I Experience" - What Does Autism Feel Like?
By: N. Walker, J. Cantello,, Editors
The sensory experience of individuals with autism based on first hand accounts. From the Geneva Centre.
Remember to Laugh
By: Jodee DeFever, Proud Parent
Laughing and having a sense of humor, can be the perfect medicine.
Decisions, Decisions!
By: Becke Anderson, Parent and Family Services Specialist, Special Edu
Guide for parents.
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Teaching Facial Expressions to Children With Autism and PDD with Smart Alex
Trying saying one name for each emotion Smart Alex shows, and then use the same word and show the same emotion at appropriate times during your time away from the computer. Setting up a mirror near the computer can be a good way to practice smiling, frowning and other expressions as well.