When you first realize that your child is struggling to develop at the same level as other children their age, you begin the early intervention process. Little did you know that you would have to learn a new language: acronyms. Below is a list of acronyms that I have learned over the years working through … Continue reading IEP, PBIB, ABA, OT, SLP… What does all this mean?
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Keeping an IEP after the Developmentally Delayed (DD) label is dropped when children turn 6.
When your child goes to Kindergarten they will age out of the Developmentally Delayed (DD) criteria of the IEP. My son was classified DD and LI (language impaired) until this school year. I knew what to expect within the process so I started in August and finished in January so that I could only have … Continue reading Keeping an IEP after the Developmentally Delayed (DD) label is dropped when children turn 6.
Need money for services or products…the new Gardiner Scholarship
The Gardiner Scholarship (formerly the PLSA) is newly named to Florida as part of the Step Up for Students Scholarship program. The Gardiner is for special needs students with a medical diagnosis. Recently, I discussed the serious business of the McKay Scholarship. The Gardiner is another excellent choice when looking for appropriate education for a special … Continue reading Need money for services or products…the new Gardiner Scholarship
The importance of a medical diagnosis…
As parents we often have a large fear about diagnosing our children. We don't want to harm our children in any way or make the outside world treat them differently. We think that a label with define him or her indefinitely in life. So, why is the medical diagnosis so important insurance developing an IEP/504 … Continue reading The importance of a medical diagnosis…
