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Eileen Bailey

posted 11/17/2009, comments (0)

Tips for Parents When Writing an IEP

An Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) should be designed to: Meet all the needs of your child Explain how the needs will be met Include measurable goals to determine if the goals have been met Parents can be confused about how to write an IEP that effectively meets all of these requirements. Keeping the... Read more Chevron

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Eileen Bailey

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posted 11/10/2009, comments (0)

The Role of Mediation and Due Process Hearings When Parents Don't Agree with IEPs

When parents disagree with an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP), they have the right to appeal the decision by requesting either a due process hearing, mediation or both. Once you file a request for a due process hearing, you will be notified of a resolution meeting. Both you and the school district will be required to... Read more Chevron

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CHADD - Children and Adults with ADHD

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posted 10/28/2009, comments (2)

ADHD and the Role of Government

Following receipt of our August 13, 2009 e-mail blast to our 68,000 constituents titled Get Involved-Health Care Reform and Congress-13 Principles to Consider, a gentleman asked to be removed from our mailing list. He was in his fifties and has lived with AD/HD his entire adult life. He commented that to deal with AD/HD, CHADD did not need to... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/27/2009, comments (3)

ADHD Question of the Week: What After School Activities is Your Child Involved In?

Many parents wonder if one type of activity is better than another for children with ADHD. The answer to this is probably as varied as the children participating. Some may like the structure but less stressful atmosphere of individual sports, such as martial arts. Other children may like the intensity and high activity level of a sport such as... Read more Chevron

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Merely Me

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posted 09/28/2009, comments (2)

Yoga and ADHD

I just started to take a yoga class in my community and all the while I was thinking, "Wow, this would be great for someone who has ADHD." And I am not the only one who has had the same thoughts. Research has just begun to take a look at yoga as a treatment method for individuals who have ADHD, particularly... Read more Chevron

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