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Equal Time for PE: 1 x 30 = 3 x 45. Can You Do the Math?

05/02/12
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Although our son is blind and autistic, physically he is able and he is compliant. The school agreed to APE on his IEP – but only 30 minutes a week. The general ed kids get three 45 minutes sessions of PE a week. Shouldn’t he get the same amount as the gen ed kids? I’m […]

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Evaluating a Child Who is Blind and Language Impaired

08/11/08
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“My 11 year-old daughter is blind and language impaired. She has been in a public school for the blind. As part of her triennial re-evaluation, the team insists on doing IQ testing. I refused as these tests are not designed for the blind. The school is threatening me with due process.” Before we can give […]

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