Developmental Pediatric Specialists is a small, intimate, private practice for children and families with developmental concerns, conditions and disabilities. The philosophy of the practice is holistic, interdisciplinary and personalized, providing consultation, evaluation, monitoring, management, coordination and treatment for the child in the context of the family and the community. We provide
Understanding Dyslexia: A Guide for Tennessee Parents and Educators The department frequently receives questions from parents and educators regarding dyslexia and its relationship to specific learning disabilities. Additionally, several recent policy changes have precipitated a need to provide further guidance around this issue. In particular, school districts recently began implementation of the Response to Instruction…
My name is Rachel Crist and I work with Dr. Kaite Gotham as the study coordinator for the Adult Well-Being Study at Vanderbilt University. We are currently recruiting participants for our study concerning the thoughts, feelings, and experiences of adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder and their emotional well-being. Individuals aged 18-35 who have an…
Individualized Education Account – “the voucher program that isn’t a voucher program”, according to some. I have fielded multiple questions over the last few weeks on the Individualized Education Account. The state has just updated their list of Frequently Asked Questions with the latest info. There is a section for
“Research has … shown that the minute a youth sets foot in detention or lockup, he or she has a 50 percent chance of entering the criminal justice system as an adult.” – Robert Listenbee, administrator of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. University of Tennessee law professor Dean Rivkin argues that prosecuted…
Nashville Parent, November 2015 edition has an article on pages 28-29 on Early Intervention and Delays in Children. This article includes a First Year Growth Guide as well as Early Indicators for Learning Disabilities chart.
Comprehensive Christian Counseling and Assessment Services For more than 30 years, Henegar Counseling Center has provided quality professional help grounded the Christian tradition of caring. Mission: To offer a broad range of counseling and psychological services to the Chattanooga community and beyond, delivered with the highest professional standards and remaining faithful to the Christian tradition…
Looking for a place to connect with other homeschooling families? Check out this list! Catoosa Homeschool Co-op Ringoold, GA www.homeschoolchc.com/ Chattanooga Hive, Chattanooga, TN www.facebook.com/chattanoogahive?fref=ts
What options are available for an adult who needs supported living? Are there options from which to choose? This is a list of supported living options of which we are aware in the Chattanooga area. Community Options D & S Community Services Orange Grove Centers Open Arms Care Life Bridges of Cleveland Support Solutions ProLex…
Think College is a national organization dedicated to developing, expanding, and improving inclusive higher education options for people with intellectual disability. With a commitment to equity and excellence, Think College supports evidence-based and student centered research and practice by generating and sharing knowledge, guiding institutional change, informing public policy, and engaging with students, professionals and…
