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Requesting an Initial Evaluation for Special Education Services
Are you worried that your child may be struggling with a disability, but are unsure if they should be placed in a special education program? If the school does not contact you, asking if your child can be evaluated, another option is to request an evaluation on behalf of your child. The evaluation is free of charge, and you might also want to include information including doctors evaluations or teacher recommendation Here is a sample of what that letter might look like: Sample Letter Today’s Date (include month, day, and year) Your Name Street Address City, State, Zip Code Daytime telephone number Name of Principal or Special Education Administrator Name of School Street Address City, State, Zip Code Dear (Principal’s or Administrator’s name), I am writing to request that my son/daughter, (child’s name), be evaluated for special education services. I … Read entire article »
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Asperger’s Syndrome and Your Child
What Is Asperger’s? Asperger syndrome or Asperger’s syndrome is an autism spectrum disorder that is characterized by significant difficulties in social interaction, along with restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior and interests. Children or adults who suffer from it maintain linguistic and cognitive development, which makes it different from other autism spectrum disorders. Although not required for diagnosis, physical clumsiness and atypical use of language are frequently reported. History of Asperger’s There are many questions surrounding Asperger’s Syndrome, and at this point, there are few answers. It was labeled and defined in 1944, but it wasn’t until 50 years later that it became an official diagnosis. There are those who wonder if it is really distinguishable from high-functioning autism (HFA) and those who want to abolish the diagnosis all together. Diagnosis If you think … Read entire article »
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Different forms of Special Education
Every school offers some sort of special education program for kids who have learning disabilities. These schools use different approaches to providing services to identified students. These can be broken up into 4 different but broad categories, based on whether or how much contact the specials need student has with non-disabled students. Inclusion: This is when a student with special education needs; spend most if not all their time with students without the need of special education. This is usually suggested for select students with mild to moderate special needs. Students may occasionally leave the regular classroom to attend smaller and more intensive classrooms or to receive another related service such as therapy. Mainstreaming: This refers to when a student is set in a regular classroom with non-disabled students only for a … Read entire article »
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Misdiagnosing ADD
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Special Needs
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Asperger Symptoms
Asperger’s syndrome is characterized by social abilities and social demonstrations. The lack of empathy is characteristic that is often noted. Those with Asperger’s often have difficulty making friends due to their socially awkward natures. Physical symptoms include impairment in nonverbal behavior, off facial expressions, hunched posture, odd gesturing, and lack of eye contact. Despite these characteristics, sufferers are not withdrawn, though they may be quiet. Normally those who suffer from Asperger’s can lead relatively normal lives, as they become dedicated to aspects of their interest. Professions often do not include areas were social interaction is of high demand. Chosen professions are often repetitive and restrictive. Because of social awkwardness, an individual with Asperger’s may have a one-sided conversation with someone without noticing that the other person has not spoken. Though they … Read entire article »
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