The IDEA requires that a student who has an IEP be re-evaluated by his or her school system at least every three years. This is commonly referred to as a “triennial evaluation.” The expectation is that the school team re-assess the student to determine whether they continue to be eligible […] The post Beware the…
CHECK THIS OUT! We’re so proud of our resident activist Julie Swanson! Read her “Dear Target…” blog recently published in TheMighty.com The post Dear Target…Please Make this Change for Adults with Special Needs and Their Families appeared first on Your Special Education Rights.
For many school children with disabilities—especially those with an IEP or a 504 plan—the ability to get up and move around the classroom is a common (and practical) accommodation. Be it standing, walking, jumping, or getting the wiggles out in general—for these kids, the freedom to engage in physical activity […] The post Why Your…
With the recent headlines of another student with special education needs losing his life on a bus, it’s time to insist that transportation providers participate in the IEP team process. It’s time because we should not tolerate one more tragedy of a student with disabilities who loses their life for […] The post 5 Simple…
The Maryland Autism Waiver is a home and community-based services (Medicaid) waiver for children with autism spectrum disorder. This presentation will help newly enrolled families understand what they can and should expect from the autism waiver.
Welcome to our community of families living with autism in Howard County. The Howard County Autism Society (HCAS) provides support, fellowship, and resources. As you learn more about your child’s diagnosis, here are a few resources to help you navigate the system. We know it can be overwhelming at first, but remember we are here…
By Lisa Gillespie, Kaiser Health News May 5, 2015 As mental health professionals, policymakers and advocates focus on taking steps to mend the fragmented mental health care system, the role of patients and their friends and families is sometimes overlooked.
The federal law that governs special education lays out the goals pretty clearly: Students are entitled to an appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment.
A Parent’s Guide to to Applied Behavior Analysis is an informational is designed to provide you with a better understanding of ABA, how your child can benefit, and where/how you can seek ABA services.
Autism Treatment Covered Under Maryland’s Habilitative Services Mandate
