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Running Gal Insights Feed Beth Moores BlogYou have heard undoubtedly about Linda Brown, the little girls whose last name heads the historic legislation “Brown versus Board of Education Topeka Kansas”. Her parents, along with 12 other families, fought to desegregate our public schools, paving the way for an inclusive special education model. If, indeed, separate is not equal, than desegregation should [...]
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I called the neighboring school district that offers the communication class to see if it would be possible to transfer to their school district so that our son could receive appropriate special education services. The director of special programs was very kind and listened to my concerns, but she explained to me that their district [...]
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Students with high functioning autism struggle to apply pragmatic language skills in authentic social situations. In other words, when participating in a social skills class, students with autism can recite back the concepts they have been taught about reciprocity in conversation, the importance of body language, and remedial strategies to read nonverbal cues. However, when [...]
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My understanding is that mainstreaming children with disabilities simply means to place them alongside their typically developing peers in a regular education classroom. Inclusion looks different. Inclusion is a lot of work and it is expensive. Instructional assistants are used when necessary; staff is trained to meet the needs of the child; and problem solving [...]
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The autism specialist came into the classroom to explain my son’s differences to his peers. We’re hoping they will support him as he practices the social skills that he is learning in the resource room three times per week. The classroom teacher makes special accommodation for him to help him to be more successful, and [...]
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I am nervous this sunny September afternoon as I watch my eight-year-old son play outside. He will start school again tomorrow. We have enrolled him at a small charter school in a multiage classroom hoping that being a third grader in a first through third grade class will make up for the maturity gap he [...]
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Like many developmental disabilities, autism lacks a clear etiology, and there is no cure. Many parents feel confused and overwhelmed when dealing with the many complex symptoms associated with ASD.
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Many individuals who are experiencing autism or Asperger’s struggle with emotional regulation issues. Depression, anxiety, and anger are common problems. Medications and counseling can be a tremendous help, but the best treatment is to provide the support that these individuals need in the first place. Public schools are growing in their understanding of these children’s unique needs, but what happens to these individuals when they reach adulthood?
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Since my son has been diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, I have spoken to many parents of special needs children. A common theme of dissatisfaction has emerged from these conversations. Most parents express frustration with the lack of appropriate services provided for their children by the school. Because of this (and other factors), I was very [...]
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Medications can be a life saver, but nobody wants to experiment with their own child. And most of these medications have not been approved for pediatric use by the FDA.
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