Harnessing the power of the Internet for children with special needs.
Every family that has a child with special needs faces particular challenges, especially as it relates to communication and collaboration with and between their children, their family, caregivers, teachers and other professionals. Of course, when my girls were young, there were no social network tools [...]
It is a stressful time for parents of a child with special needs when the child has been ill, hospitalized, or finally coming home for the very first time. The nurse case manager may be a wealth of information but it can also be very overwhelming for parents. Here are a few tips when considering [...]
Different states have different criteria for eligibility, services available, and procedures for implementing their laws. It is important for parents to be aware of these laws and regulations in their particular area.
They found that 6 percent of CSHCN who needed vision care or glasses did not get them, and 25 percent of those who needed communication aids such as hearing aids did not receive them.
Parents need to be aware that federal law mandates that every child will receive a free and appropriate education in the least restrictive environment.