What Every Parent Advocating for Their Child Should Know “Had Nate’s family accepted the initial recommendation of the school, Nate would not have had access to the general education curriculum. He would not have read The Scarlet Letter and been able to share his thoughts on it with friends. He would not have dissected a…
The sheer volume of autism treatment options can be overwhelming to a parent with a new diagnosis. We have listed here some common treatment options with summaries and links to additional details on each treatment option. Websites listed here have been used and recommended by LifeLine families over the last 13 years. Not all options…
“Nat runs to avoid work Sherry runs when she wants attention Mark runs whenever he can They ran in the past and continue to run in spite of strategies created to stop the running. Sound familiar? People who run create stress for everyone involved; often their safety is at risk or their running creates further…
The website www.schoolbehavior.com holds a host of resources on multiple diagnoses and their related behaviors. Suggestions for classroom and home abound. Leslie Packer has compiled a valuable list of recommendations for various scenarios and situations related to behaviors based in neurological conditions. Parents and educators, you’ll want to bookmark this one! From Leslie Packer –…
Safety is a major concern for all of our kids but especially for those who have a more difficult time reading body language and interpreting verbal communication. “I shared this whole experience with you so you could learn from it. Like we have. If you haven’t already, take the necessary time to establish your own family…
“With the advances of adaptive technologies and trend toward progressive legislation, prospective college students with disabilities now have countless resources available to make their transition to postsecondary education less stressful. Below, find specific information and resources on a variety of different disabilities, learn how to make the transition into the workforce easier, and find out
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
Innovative Therapeutic Services If your child falls frequently, displays poor coordination, jumps from one activity to another, etc, this therapy program would be a good fit for you. This occupational therapy program focuses on motor planning, sensorimotor, handwriting skills, reflex integration, sensory processing skills, visual perceptual/motor skills, and activities of daily living. If you desire…
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
