by Valerie Aprahamien | Jan 10, 2023 | Tip of the Week
Childhood discipline can haunt kids later in their education. There are many school disciplinary actions inflicted upon students without giving parents any kind of say-so in the matter. It is a common occurrence for schools to fail to inform parents that their child...
by Valerie Aprahamien | Dec 27, 2022 | Tip of the Week
If your child has repeatedly refused to go to school, please don’t wait to take proactive steps to address this behavior. School avoidance is when a child refuses to attend school or has difficulty remaining in school the entire day. It can start by missing a day or...
by Valerie Aprahamien | Dec 6, 2022 | Tip of the Week
Do you know where to find the Parent Input section in your child’s IEP? If you’re like most parents, the answer is most likely “no”. One of the first things I do when I’m working with my clients is to have them find the Parent Input section of the IEP and help...
by Valerie Aprahamien | Nov 22, 2022 | Tip of the Week
An advocate has the power to hold your child’s future in his or her hands. You need to do your due diligence if you want to make a wise choice regarding the person to whom you give this enormous responsibility. The reason why there is so much confusion and controversy...
by Valerie Aprahamien | Nov 10, 2022 | Tip of the Week
Transition planning is written into the very purpose of IDEA… “To ensure that all children with disabilities have available to them, a free appropriate public education that emphasizes special education and related services designed to meet their unique needs...
by Valerie Aprahamien | Oct 31, 2022 | Tip of the Week
Over the years, I can’t tell you how many times I have had mothers tell me they were blamed for their child’s disability, anxiety, or behavior problems. Doctors take license to have the audacity to tell mothers they are too wrapped up in their child’s anxiety and make...
