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Everything You Need to Know About the Special Ed Process in New York

November 19, 2009

A Guide to Special Education in New York State.

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How to Have Better Teacher Meetings

November 8, 2009

Winter Check-Up for Students with ADHD: Better Teacher Meetings Adapted from an ADDitude Magazine Article If you have not done so lately, it’s time to make another appointment with the teacher of your child with attention deficit disorder (ADD ADHD). Don’t wait for a parent/teacher conference; not only are they infrequent, but the teacher’s attention [...]

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Education Laws and Regulations

October 30, 2009

American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009: IDEA Recovery Funds for Services to Children & Youth with Disabilities Fact sheet from the U.S. Department of Education on the ARRA and new funding for programs under Parts B and C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information Line [...]

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How to Make the School System Work for Your Child by Harold R. Meyer

October 30, 2009

Hear this audio presentation to learn how to make the school system work for you child

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What Should You Consider Success in School

October 29, 2009

Many children with ADD/ADHD are very bright, and their parents are often extremely frustrated (and worried) by the child’s school performance. Many adults with ADHD, even if successful, feel less than capable, due to poor grades when in school. So we ask, what should be considered success in school? There are four issues to consider…  [...]

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Classroom and Education Management

October 16, 2009

Written by Harold Robert Meyer, MBA, SCAC and Susan Karyn Lasky, MA, SCAC Management of children with ADHD is critical; it means providing the right structure, environment, behavior modifications and, in the classroom, appropriate teaching strategies. Without these, the child with ADD is truly learning disabled, in that he or she is not available for [...]

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How to Advocate in the Educational System

October 14, 2009

You want your child to get as much out of his or her school experience as possible.  Part of a successful outcome involves working with your child’s school.  Here are seven pages of suggestions on how to get the most out of your often-frustrating experiences communicating with teachers, school administrators and school-based service providers. This [...]

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The ADD/ADHD Child & School – Not Always a Good Match

October 14, 2009

Children, adolescents, and teens with ADD/ADHD usually need special help to thrive in an academic setting. While their intelligence may be high (which it often is), and their capabilities strong, they face many challenges that can negatively impact their success in school. The more you understand these issues, the better you can help. This article [...]

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Post-Secondary Students with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Legal Rights & Accommodations

September 16, 2009

Written by Susan Karyn Lasky MA SCAC and Harold Robert Meyer MBA SCAC Make sure your student benefits from the legal entitlements they deserve.  These seven pages explain the law, including how it pertains to college and graduate students, along with the major challenges faced by students with ADD/ADHD and many specific accommodations that may [...]

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