Decoding Dyslexia – Let’s Take it Viral!
I have a child with dyslexia – can you help me? The school doesn’t recognize dyslexia what can I do? Why can’t my child read – does she have dyslexia? Continue Reading →
Do You Work or Reside in the State of New York?
This one-day Wrightslaw Special Education Workshop on October 18, 2013 is designed to meet the needs of parents and professionals serving children and teens with disabilities. The program is specific Continue Reading →
School Psychologist Says There is No Educational Diagnosis of Autism
We appreciate our online community taking the time to ask questions and share advice, suggestions, and experiences with others on the Community HELPLINE. Thank you for being part of the Continue Reading →
Cardiologist Says “No PE.” Principal Disagrees. What Can I Do?
My son has pulmonary hypertension. His cardiologist ordered no physical activity. The doctor said he must be excused from PE because of the strain it puts on his heart. The Continue Reading →
IMO, Passing from Grade to Grade Means Little
The district evaluation and our IEE show my 8th grade daughter has regressed and is falling far behind. Reading – 5th grade level. Math – 4th grade level. Verbal score Continue Reading →
IMO, Passing from Grade to Grade Means Little
The district evaluation and our IEE show my 8th grade daughter has regressed and is falling far behind. Reading – 5th grade level. Math – 4th grade level. Verbal score Continue Reading →
Male Parapros for Female Students – A Good Idea?
The school assigned a male parapro to my daughter with mild mental disabilities. I’m concerned about her safety and modesty. We are not comfortable with this. What can we do Continue Reading →
Back To School Sale – Save 25% and Free Shipping on Wrightslaw Products!
Wrightslaw Back to School Sale. Take advantage of 25% off and FREE Shipping and order Wrightslaw Books and Training CD Rom’s today. Free Shipping with a $50 or more purchase! Continue Reading →
Paper Trails: Your Word Against Theirs – Not a Good Position!
A parent writes, The IEP has been ongoing for a year now. There have been endless problems: – IEP is still unsigned – procedural errors by the team – no Continue Reading →
Can We Bring My Daughter’s AT Device Home?
My daughter has assistive technology written into her IEP. I requested to borrow the mobile stander she uses school, for trial at home. The PT claims the school cannot loan Continue Reading →
