Meeting Your Child’s Communication Needs – AT
Assistive Technology does not have any devices that are suitable for my non verbal autistic 4 year old son in the EC program. I have videotaped him using an iPad. Continue Reading →
Update on Forest Grove Case: Remanded & Reversed
Forest Grove School District v. T.A. – News update : Remanded and reversed On June 22, 2009, the Supreme Court issued a decision in Forest Grove School District v. T.A., Continue Reading →
Get New eBooks! Win a Kindle in Creative Ideas Contest
New eBooks available for the Kindle, Nook, iPad, Sony, and other eReaders. Wrightslaw eBooks are selling at a 35% discount from the print editions. From Emotions to Advocacy All About Continue Reading →
Teaching My “Unteachable” Daughter How to Read
After reading your article, “Waiting to Fail” Instead of Teaching a Child How to Read, I had to write to add a “hooray” to your article! When my daughter was Continue Reading →
Trapped in Whole Language – Will 504 Accommodations Do Any Good?
Please write a book on 504 accommodations that includes ideas specific to dyslexia with emphasis on reading, writing & spelling. I need information on 504 accommodations beyond the typical ‘extended Continue Reading →
The Education Directory for Military Children with Special Needs
The Department of Defense (DoD) Office of Community Support for Military Families with Special Needs announces the new Educational Directory for Children with Special Needs. The Directory provides useful, practical Continue Reading →
Does the District Need to Make-Up Therapy Sessions?
Since we signed my daughter’s IEP, she has missed 6 sessions of weekly OT. The therapist was absent for two of the sessions. She missed four sessions on ‘Delayed Start Continue Reading →
Parents Spouting Off – What Options Do You Have?
Upset with the IEP process? Concerned about the constant chaos at IEP meetings? Have trouble maintaining control in your dealings with the school? Turn that “chronic complainer” label around. Kill Continue Reading →
Thinking Back & Looking Ahead… and a Thank You
From the Front Lines After 9/11 by Sara Murphy https://www.wrightslaw.com/blogs/2001/sara.firstdays.htm On Tuesday morning as I drove to work, I was listening to NPR. I heard the reporter interrupt the newscast Continue Reading →
Action Alert! May 4 Call-In Day IDEA Fairness Restoration Act
On Wednesday, May 4 2011, please contact your Senators and Representative and ask them to cosponsor the IDEA Fairness Restoration Act (S.613 AND H.R. 1208). This bill will allow parents Continue Reading →
