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Oct 26, 2010
Does your child require assistive technology (AT) in order to succeed at school? If so, your child probably already has an IEP. Even so, you may need to advocate on behalf of your child to get the ball rolling within the IEP process.
Assistive Technology: Strategies for Success
The October 26 issue of the Wrightslaw newsletter is loaded with articles to help parents. They’re all good, but Strategies...
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How Advocate for Assistive Technology at School
Sep 24, 2010
Today, I’m pleased to introduce you to a new www.DifferentDream.com guest blogger, Scott Newport. Some of Scott’s family’s story has been shared here before. (Good-Bye Evan Newport, Evan Newport All Around Me, Extraordinary Measures and Evan Newport, The Evan Newport HOPE Awards, and The Longevity of Grief) You can read more about him at Different Dream Guest Bloggers.
Scott’s...
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Brick Throwing Stops Today!
Aug 11, 2010
This past weekend, I was in Florida to conduct a specialty workshop at the Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) 2010 International Convention. As you might expect, the moms who attended were incredible women with incredible stories and wisdom.
Special Kids Need Special Moms Audio Download
In the next few months, I will conduct book research by picking the brains of several of the moms. Hopefully, their wisdom...
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Special Kids Need Special Moms: How to Advocate for Your Child
Feb 16, 2010
One role every parent plays is that of being a child’s advocate. Parents of kids with special needs sometimes have to advocate for their children in special ways. The role can seem intimidating for young parents preparing to ask questions and share concerns with people in the medical community.
Special Kids Need Special Advocates
In this short video, I share seven ways to become a better advocate...
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7 Ways to Advocate for Your Child in the Health Care Community
