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27 August

5 Easy Steps Parents Can Take at Start of School Year to Reduce Stress and Have Meaningful IEP Sessions. What Are You Waiting For?

Education, 08/27/2015

By: Meena Tadimeti Contributor: specialneedsinmycity.org @SNinmycity [dropcap]W[/dropcap]ith the new school year underway, here are five simple things you can do now as a parent for your child in special education. If we, as special parents (raising children with special needs) want professionals to understand our empathy for our situation and good services for our children, we first have to make regular efforts to reach out to the teacher. If you have time only for one thing on this list, start with writing a “About My Child” Page to include in your child’s IEP. Not only does the “About My Child”.

26 July

#2 Little Known Ways to Get Help From PMR/Physiatrists for Your Child with Special Needs, Interview with Shriners Physiatrist, Loren Davidson, M.D.

Podcasts, 07/26/2015

By: Meena Tadimeti Contributor to specialneedsinmycity.org @SNinmycity For parents, coordinating multiple special needs services for their child with physical impairments or disabilities is often overwhelming and frustrating at times. This is especially true for parents early in the special needs journey. But it doesn’t have to be so, provided you seek the help of a physician specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR) who is referred to as Physiatrist. In this interview, you will hear Dr. Loren Davidson of Shriners Hospitals for Children of Northern California discuss possible ways in which physiatrists can assist parents develop comprehensive treatment plans. Plans.

19 May

5 Things Parents Must Do Before School Closes For Summer

Education, 05/19/2015

By: Meena Tadimeti Contributor to specialneedsinmycity.org @SNinmycity With busy work schedules and demanding family priorities, it’s easy for parents to forget to seek important feedback from their child’s teacher(s) before school is out. Here are five important things that parents must do before school is out for the Summer. Thank your child’s teacher & IEP Team: Teachers often say that a simple ‘thank.

24 November

Resilience In Action, Hi-Tech Solutions In Full Swing

Videos, 11/24/2014

Often, as parents, we don’t consider certain sports for our children with disabilities for obvious reasons. But here is an inspirational video that will capture your heart and attention. Moreover, it offers hope that our children could explore certain sports that we may have thought were impossible. And showing them how others rebound in the face of adversity, given the ever-changing advances in technology, will positively influence their beliefs, in the way they perceive their own abilities. Take a look! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLMQdr9oFsM&w=300&h=300&rel=0]

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