Myths Associated with Inclusive Education

For years parents and educators have heard many excuses why students with disabilities should not be full included in their home zoned school..  Many times these excuses fall into specific categories. Myth #1: Students with significant disabilities educated in general education classrooms won’t get the support they need. Myth #2: Students with the most significant…

Achieving Inclusion

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…

Elopement: Stop Running by Building Skills

“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…

Affordable Colleges: Resources & Scholarships for Students with Disabilities

“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

Dr. Leslie Rubin, Developmental Pediatric Specialists

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

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…

Supported Living Options in Chattanooga Area

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! Inclusive Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities

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…

Federal Support for Inclusive Early Childhood Programs

“The “Policy Statement on Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood Programs,” released jointly by the Departments of Education (ED) and Health and Human Services (HHS) on September 14, 2015, states that all young children with disabilities should have access to inclusive high-quality early childhood programs, where they are provided with individualized and appropriate…