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…
Joe Tulman, Professor of Law at the UDC David A Clark School of Law, makes these recommendations on 10 Things a Judge in Delinquency or Criminal Court Can Do Under IDEA Regarding People with Education Related Disabilities Gather relevant stakeholders and clearly divide what should be handled by whom. Ensure the child is evaluated for…
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…
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
Check out these NEW Resources from the United States Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs
“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…
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…
Senator David Perdue Honors Amanda Smith Alexander as an Angel in Adoption™ To Be Recognized at National Event in Washington, D.C. Congratulations to Amanda Alexander! Amanda will be awarded the 2015 Angels In Adoption awardee for outstanding advocacy in adoption issues. It has been a privilege to walk alongside Bryan and Amanda through the last…
Helen Ross McNabb Center of McMinn County is a regional, not-for-profit integrated system of mental health, substance abuse, and social services. HRMC offers a range of comprehensive services to children, adults and families. HRMC is located in Athens, TN but services and programs are provided in over 21 counties through the East Tennessee Region. Services include…
Riding program for disabled veterans provided through Tri State Therapeutic Riding Center’s equine-assisted learning, recreation and therapies for individuals of all ages with physical, mental and emotional disabilities. For details, contact Denise at Tri-State.
