December 2nd is National Special Education Day, commemorating the anniversary of the nation’s first federal special education law. The Education for All...
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Epilepsy and the Classroom
As a parent, you know that for a child with epilepsy, a seizure disorder can seriously impact their success in the classroom. November is National Epilepsy...
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HELPING KIDS WITH SENSORY ISSUES ADJUST TO MASK-WEARING Most people have adjusted to wearing a mask during the Covid-19 pandemic, but the strange and new...
It’s Back to School – One Way or Another
Whether or not we feel ready, the start of another school year is here. The big difference this year, of course, is the COVID-19 virus. Some school districts...
Returning to the Classroom under COVID: A Planning Checklist
When children walk into their classrooms this fall, many things will look different. Since familiarity helps children feel secure, the changes necessary to...
Bullying Basics – Special Needs Children
Sussan, Greenwald & Wesler works with all families whose children are involved in bullying matters as either victims or alleged violators of school...
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