The school district tells you that your child no longer needs occupational therapy but you disagree. The child study team has evaluated your child and did not...
Month: March 2015
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Month: March 2015
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How does the school decide if my child has a specific learning disability?
Written by Sussan, Greenwald & Wesler Many parents know that a child with a specific learning disability may qualify to receive special education and...
Before you walk into your next IEP meeting
Written by Sussan, Greenwald & Wesler It’s anxiety-provoking for many parents: the thought of sitting down with your child’s case manager, principal,...
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