http://www.disabled-world.com/ Disability Community News and Information Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:41:00 PST en-us http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/special/cec.php Special Education The CEC serves an audience that includes students, parents, teachers, administrators, paraprofessionals and support service providers. They serve all aspects of education and development of students with disabilities and those who are gifted. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:42:11 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/special/cec.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/special/learning-disabilities-results.php Special Education The Foundation for Learning Development has released its comprehensive list of Cognitive Training Devices, Programs and Tools targeted to parents and educators of children with learning disabilities. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 09:54:45 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/special/learning-disabilities-results.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/special/pen-keyboard.php Special Education Second, fourth and sixth grade children with and without handwriting disabilities were able to write more and faster when using a pen than a keyboard to compose essays, according to new research. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:18:30 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/special/pen-keyboard.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/special/special-needs-school.php Special Education Getting ready for the new school year starts earlier when you have a child with special needs. There are so many things to plan ahead for, and people to coordinate with. You'll need to start preparing your child, too. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:41:48 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/special/special-needs-school.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/special/ld-student-college-tips.php Special Education High school students who transition to college find themselves facing a whole new set of challenges. Unfamiliar with the college system, they are prone to making poor judgments. Because college proceeds so rapidly (a typical semester is fifteen weeks), a few poor decisions can produce dire consequences. This list should help students make decisions that bode for success. Sun, 13 Sep 2009 16:51:45 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/special/ld-student-college-tips.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/special/post-secondary-transition.php Special Education Since students with learning disabilities are at greater risk in college, they need to allow adequate time to set themselves up for post-secondary success now. Keeping the following factors in mind increases the likelihood that transition from high school to college will be as seamless as possible. Sun, 13 Sep 2009 14:56:59 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/special/post-secondary-transition.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/special/financial-concerns.php Special Education The federal government is the largest source of financial aid for a student with learning disabilities. Federal aid can come in the form of loans and Federal Work Study, or FWS. FWS is a federal student financial aid program which promotes part-time employment for qualified students. Many offices on a college campus hire students throughout the school year. In some cases the work is awarded through FWS. Sun, 13 Sep 2009 14:35:57 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/special/financial-concerns.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/special/speech-reading-disorders.php Special Education A gene on Chromosome 6 - KIAA0319 - was associated with variability in language abilities in a study of children with Specific Language Impairment (SLI) and their family members, as well as with variability in speech and reading abilities. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:27:18 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/special/speech-reading-disorders.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/special/writing-barriers.php Special Education Assistive Technologies Break Through Writing Barriers for Students with Autism, Cognitive Disabilities and Physical Challenges. The case study and video showcase the extraordinary teaching efforts of Mrs. Murphy McBride, a special education teacher in the SCORES instructional resource program: (Social, Communication, Resources and Services) of Austin, Texas. Mon, 27 Apr 2009 10:47:42 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/special/writing-barriers.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/special/experience-corps-tutors.php Special Education Study finds students with Experience Corps tutors make 60% more progress in critical reading skills than students without tutors. Rigorous new research from Washington University in St. Louis shows significant gains from a national service program that trains experienced Americans to help low-income children one-on-one in urban public schools. Wed, 08 Apr 2009 12:13:16 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/special/experience-corps-tutors.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/special/arra-funds.php Special Education Have you heard that the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 has extra money for special education services? Would you like to know a few items that school districts may spend the money on? This article will give suggestions on what the ARRA money for special education can be spent on. Mon, 23 Mar 2009 17:34:07 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/special/arra-funds.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/special/bill-insurance.php Special Education Is your child receiving special education related services? Have you been asked to give written consent, so that your school district can bill your private insurance company? This article will give you 5 reasons not to consent to having your private insurance billed for related services and evaluations. Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:58:54 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/special/bill-insurance.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/special/testing-recommendations.php Special Education Do you have a child with autism or a learning disability that will be receiving special education testing from your school district's school psychologist? Would you like to know what areas should be covered, as well as a small list of tests, that may help determine your child's educational needs? Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:33:00 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/special/testing-recommendations.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/special/child-behavior.php Special Education Are you the parent of a child with autism that has behavioral difficulty at school? Has your child with learning disabilities developed behavior problems, that you believe are related to their frustration with their education? This article will discuss 8 things that you must know about your child's behavioral difficulty and special education. Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:21:38 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/special/child-behavior.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/special/placement-hearings.php Special Education Did you know that IDEA 2004 states that a child has the right to a stay put placement, until due process hearings are finished or resolved? This article will discuss what stay put placements are during due process hearings. Mon, 02 Mar 2009 09:29:01 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/special/placement-hearings.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/special/school-psychologists.php Special Education Do you wonder what items need to be included in your child's testing and in the psychological report to help determine your child's educational needs? This article will discuss the 5 things that need to be included in special education evaluations and psychological reports to benefit your child's education. Sun, 01 Mar 2009 09:20:36 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/special/school-psychologists.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/special/iq-tests.php Special Education Is your child with autism or a learning disability going to be given an IQ test by special education personnel? Are you concerned that the IQ score may not be accurate due to your child's disability? Sun, 01 Mar 2009 09:06:45 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/special/iq-tests.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/special/special-education-autism.php Special Education Do you have a young child that you think has autism or another disability? Does your school district disagree with you and say that they do not? This article will discuss why it is so difficult to get a proper diagnosis of a disability, and also why it is difficult for a parent to have their child found eligible for special education services. Thu, 01 Jan 2009 13:15:51 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/special/special-education-autism.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/special/special-education-acronyms.php Special Education Do you sometimes wonder what some of the Acronyms in special education mean? Do the acronyms make your head spin? This article will discuss common special education acronyms and what they mean. This will make it easier for you to actively participate in your child with disabilities education. Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:32:50 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/special/special-education-acronyms.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/special/special-education-eligibility.php Special Education Does your child struggle with academics, and you are concerned that they may have a disability? Have you been told by special education personnel that your child does not fit any of the 13 eligibility classifications to receive special education services? Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:27:33 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/special/special-education-eligibility.php