Special Education

Recent Answers

2013-05-19 Autism - Granddaughter with ASD and sensory issues:

Oh, Tricia. What a worry this must be for all of you.    I've read what you wrote three times and the most troublesome part of it is the regression you describe. The diagnoses of autism, ADHD, OCD and

2013-05-17 Special Education - Ocd 1st gr:

Hi Gg,    Thanks so much for following up with me.  It's OK for you not to agree with me, of course, but let me be sure I am expressing what I would like to share.    If you feel that your child needs

2013-05-14 Special Education - possible ED student- what are my rights as a teacher?:

Katelyn,    There is nothing in the law that says you have to take this abuse. If your principal will not take action, then you should involve your union representative and/or take you challenges to higher

2013-05-13 Autism - Worried about ASD:

Hi Christina,    At your son's age, I would say it is perfectly normal to want to play alone sometimes.  This is called solitary play.  The next stage of play would be onlooker play; onlooker play describes

2013-05-13 Special Education - OCD 1st grade:

Hi Shari,    Thanks so much for writing to me about your son who is in the first grade who has OCD which is seriously affecting him.  You want to get him treatment during the school day.  You feel the