Slow processing speed is a common issue affecting children's ability to process information quickly. Children with slow processing speed may struggle with tasks that require quick thinking, attention to detail, and following directions. It is important for parents and educators to understand the signs of slow processing speed so that they can provide the necessary| A Day in our Shoes
'Dysgraphia? What's is dysgraphia? I've never heard of it!' This is a scenario that has come up many times to parents in our online chat group. As parents become more informed, we are better able to advocate for our kids. If you go back even 10-20 years, not many parents had even heard of specific| A Day in our Shoes
Much like the other posts I have on this site about anxiety, I want to start with the same warning. IEPs are not diagnosis-driven document. They are needs-driven. Your child's needs, determined through their IEP evaluations, will drive the IEP goals that the team creates. Not a diagnosis of anxiety. Still, there are some commonalities| A Day in our Shoes
First, let me say that I am not in love with this article's title. IEP decisions are team decisions. No one IEP team member should be deciding things like this--such as eligibility. Still, I want parents to use it as a starting point. Chances are, if you landed here on this article, you may already| A Day in our Shoes
'How do I get Wilson Reading Program added to my child's IEP?' That's a question that comes up a lot. If your child is a struggling reader, then they need a reading intervention program. But how do you know which one to use or ask for on an IEP. Below I have listed common reading| A Day in our Shoes
As a special education advocate who has attended hundreds of IEP meetings, nothing frustrates me more than dyslexia IEP meetings. Mind you, sensory issues come| A Day in our Shoes
In my online advocacy training, I do live Q&A sessions on zoom. During a recent session, one of the parents asked, 'Well, isn't that what| A Day in our Shoes
A discrepancy model may be used to determine IEP eligibility. Some states still use the RTI model. Learn what the difference is and how it| A Day in our Shoes
14 Categories of Disabilities in IDEA There are 14 categories of disabilities listed in IDEA. Autism Deaf-blindness Deafness Developmental delay (DD) Emotional disturbance (ED) Hearing| A Day in our Shoes
I'd be willing to be my house and my car that 99% of all IEP parents have experienced the 'Let's just wait and see.' It's| A Day in our Shoes
What is OHI on the IEP? A thorough explanation of the Other Health Impairments eligibility category, including ADHD and its listing under OHI Eligibility.| A Day in our Shoes
You will definitely want to bookmark or pin this post. I have often said that one of the biggest IEP mistakes that parents make is| A Day in our Shoes