Q & A on ADHD
My child attends private school and demonstrates focus problems, tics, and some hyperactivity. He was recently diagnosed with ADHD by a physician who recommended a psychoeducational evaluation. The public school Continue Reading →
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Autism Insurance Reform Initiatives 2011
The issue of insurance covering ABA therapy for children with autism is a big issue for families in many states and for military families moving from state to state. Although Continue Reading →
Don’t Miss Out! Register For The Waldorf, MD Wrightslaw Conference Today
Space is still available for the upcoming Wrightslaw conference in Waldorf, MD. This location is just outside of Washington, DC. Listen to Pete discuss two recent rulings from Maryland’s U.S. Continue Reading →
Tips: 12 Rules for Writing Great Letters
Why? Why am I writing to the school? What am I trying to accomplish? What? What do I want? What are my goals? When you write letters to the school, Continue Reading →
Free Dental Clinics (VA)—Children with Special Healthcare Needs
The Virginia Department of Health, in collaboration with the Virginia Dental Association Foundation, is sponsoring free children’s dental clinic days at the Charlottesville Free Clinic. Licensed area dentists wanting to Continue Reading →
How to Succeed In Law School
I am a parent and special education teacher. I am interested in Special Ed law. Are there law schools that allow you to specialize in this field? I’m really anxious Continue Reading →
2011 Smart Kids with LD Youth Achievement Award
Nominations are open for the Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities Youth Achievement Award. This $1,000 award recognizes the strengths and accomplishments of young people with learning disabilities and ADHD. It Continue Reading →
Sign Up Today! – Wrightslaw Conference Just Outside of Washington, DC
Join Pete Wright for a Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy training at the Greater Waldorf Jaycees Community Center in Waldorf, MD. The Center for Children, Inc. is sponsoring this Continue Reading →
First I Read the Facts, then I Got MAD
Success Story: How We Got an Appropriate Education and Avoided Due Process I wanted to let you know about the difference you are making in the lives of children with Continue Reading →
One Person is a Fruitcake, 50 People are a Powerful Organization!
Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, “What are you doing for others?” – Martin Luther King Millions of children attend under performing schools. Millions of parents struggle to get Continue Reading →
