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Navigating Your Child's Unique Mental & Physical Needs: A Parent's Guide to School Supports

Kat McGrady

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Description:Winner of the Firebird Award, this books is a concise, step-by-step blueprint for parents and caregivers to understand and maximize special education services, as well as the accommodations children need for full inclusion in the classroom. Using simple, straightforward language, author Kat McGrady walks readers through every stage of the special education process. From the types of disorders that qualify for specialized services, including options for testing and evaluation, to the roles and responsibilities of everyone involved in a child’s educational treatment plan, this guide outlines how to ensure every child enjoys a rewarding and successful schoolyear.Each chapter addresses key elements of the special education process, including the most common types of interventions, such as 504 and individualized education plans. Insights into how to collect relevant data, share information, and collaborate with school staff so appropriate accommodations can be made are highlighted, along with strategies to enhance the treatment planning process. The author also explores cultural factors that can influence treatment planning and offers guidance on what parents can do if a treatment plan is not being followed or their child is not receiving the supports, modifications, and access they are entitled to by law. Special emphasis is given to helping parents acknowledge and accept their child’s diagnosis, understand their responsibilities on the treatment planning team, and advocate forcefully but fairly on their child’s behalf.The book’s appendix features a helpful glossary of commonly used terms, as well as at-a-glance summaries of key legal cases, agencies, departments, and organizations responsible for special education programs and services. In a tone that is encouraging and reassuring, parents are given the information, tools, and confidence they need to actively participate in their child’s learning while also helping them reach their full potential. Whether you are in the initial stage of determining if your child needs additional school supports, or if you are further along the process in identifying how to assess their needs and access proper supports, you will find must-have information within these chapters, including:• The current state of mental health, behavioral health, and learning disabilities in our youth• Potential indicators of disorders or conditions that qualify for treatment plans• Steps to take if you suspect that your child has a disability or condition• Professional organizations and supports that you can reach out to for support• Information on the various types of evaluations and treatment plans available, as well as how to determine which best match your child’s needs• Preparing for, advocating during, and following up after treatment meetings• How to develop and maintain an effective treatment plan• Building a strong partnership with your child’s school and treatment team• Steps to take if your child’s needs are not being met • Acknowledging, accepting, and embracing your child’s needs• How to strengthen family interactions and resilience • Tending to your needs and personal well-being as the parent of a child who has individualized needsThis guide provides essential advice in advocating for your child, building valuable partnerships, establishing positive and loving connections at home, and ensuring your needs are met as you care for your family. No matter where you are in this journey, you will find everything you need in Navigating Your Child’s Unique Mental and Physical NeedsWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Navigating Your Child's Unique Mental & Physical Needs: A Parent's Guide to School Supports. To get started finding Navigating Your Child's Unique Mental & Physical Needs: A Parent's Guide to School Supports, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: Winner of the Firebird Award, this books is a concise, step-by-step blueprint for parents and caregivers to understand and maximize special education services, as well as the accommodations children need for full inclusion in the classroom. Using simple, straightforward language, author Kat McGrady walks readers through every stage of the special education process. From the types of disorders that qualify for specialized services, including options for testing and evaluation, to the roles and responsibilities of everyone involved in a child’s educational treatment plan, this guide outlines how to ensure every child enjoys a rewarding and successful schoolyear.Each chapter addresses key elements of the special education process, including the most common types of interventions, such as 504 and individualized education plans. Insights into how to collect relevant data, share information, and collaborate with school staff so appropriate accommodations can be made are highlighted, along with strategies to enhance the treatment planning process. The author also explores cultural factors that can influence treatment planning and offers guidance on what parents can do if a treatment plan is not being followed or their child is not receiving the supports, modifications, and access they are entitled to by law. Special emphasis is given to helping parents acknowledge and accept their child’s diagnosis, understand their responsibilities on the treatment planning team, and advocate forcefully but fairly on their child’s behalf.The book’s appendix features a helpful glossary of commonly used terms, as well as at-a-glance summaries of key legal cases, agencies, departments, and organizations responsible for special education programs and services. In a tone that is encouraging and reassuring, parents are given the information, tools, and confidence they need to actively participate in their child’s learning while also helping them reach their full potential. Whether you are in the initial stage of determining if your child needs additional school supports, or if you are further along the process in identifying how to assess their needs and access proper supports, you will find must-have information within these chapters, including:• The current state of mental health, behavioral health, and learning disabilities in our youth• Potential indicators of disorders or conditions that qualify for treatment plans• Steps to take if you suspect that your child has a disability or condition• Professional organizations and supports that you can reach out to for support• Information on the various types of evaluations and treatment plans available, as well as how to determine which best match your child’s needs• Preparing for, advocating during, and following up after treatment meetings• How to develop and maintain an effective treatment plan• Building a strong partnership with your child’s school and treatment team• Steps to take if your child’s needs are not being met • Acknowledging, accepting, and embracing your child’s needs• How to strengthen family interactions and resilience • Tending to your needs and personal well-being as the parent of a child who has individualized needsThis guide provides essential advice in advocating for your child, building valuable partnerships, establishing positive and loving connections at home, and ensuring your needs are met as you care for your family. No matter where you are in this journey, you will find everything you need in Navigating Your Child’s Unique Mental and Physical NeedsWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Navigating Your Child's Unique Mental & Physical Needs: A Parent's Guide to School Supports. To get started finding Navigating Your Child's Unique Mental & Physical Needs: A Parent's Guide to School Supports, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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