Special Parents Confidential

School Funding and Special Education. For years we’ve been hearing that our public education system is in trouble. Budget cuts, mis-managed funding, over-paid staff, millions and millions of dollars wasted. Many people want to do away with public education. Their argument is that charter schools and private schools are the better choice. But what about […] The post Special Parents Confidential Episode 12 – School Funding and Special Education appeared first on Special Parents Confidential.

Spiritual Needs and Special Needs. Religion is an important part of the lives of many people. No matter what your religious beliefs the sense of belonging and community that comes from worship can be a great source of comfort and peace. However being able to attend worship services and learning to fulfill spiritual needs can […] The post Special Parents Confidential 11. Spiritual Needs and Special Needs appeared first on Special Parents Confidential.

Special Education. In this episode we take a look at the world of Special Education. What exactly is Special Education? How do teachers become Special Education teachers? How and why has the concept of Special Education changed over the years from isolation and institutionalization to mainstreaming and inclusion, and has it worked? How do researchers […] The post Special Parents Confidential 10 Special Education appeared first on Special Parents Confidential.

Deafness and Hearing Impairment. Everyone at some point in their lives experiences some form of hearing loss, either from their environment or due to advanced age. However many children are born every year with deafness or hearing impairments. Although many therapies and technologies exist to help correct hearing impairments, the same questions and issues still […] The post Special Parents Confidential 09 Deafness and Hearing Impairment appeared first on Special Parents Confidential.

Social Issues In School When we talk about issues that can cause anxiety for parents of special needs kids,  dealing with social situations in school and elsewhere is probably right at the top of the list.  Will our children be accepted or will they be teased? Will  our kids be able to handle the day […] The post Special Parents Confidential 08 Social Issues In School appeared first on Special Parents Confidential.

One Parent’s Journey Parents of special needs children spend most of their time dealing with the present. We tend to think mostly about what our children are doing right now, tomorrow, and maybe next week. If we think of the future, it’s mostly along the lines of, “what is school going to be like for […] The post Special Parents Confidential 07 One Parent’s Journey appeared first on Special Parents Confidential.

Special Education Advocacy. As parents of special needs children we hope that our kids will have every opportunity to get a good education, and get assistance when they need it in school. Special Education has changed over the past couple of decades. Special needs children are spending more time in mainstream classrooms and spending only […] The post Special Parents Confidential 06 Special Education Advocacy appeared first on Special Parents Confidential.

Assistive Technology. Not so long ago ‘Assistive Technology’ meant a typewriter, special pencil grips, or maybe a cassette tape recorder. Today, parents of special needs children are constantly being bombarded with new ideas, devices, software programs, and apps that say they can help with our children’s learning disabilities, developmental disabilities, and even physical disabilities. There […] The post Special Parents Confidential 05 Assistive Technology appeared first on Special Parents Confidential.

ADD ADHD. Attention Deficit Disorder. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Probably two of the most misunderstood disorders in the world. There are a lot of ideas about both. Some think they’re not even ‘real’ disorders but rather just fancy medical terms for anything from bad parenting, to ‘watching too much television’, to laziness, to sleep deprivation, to […] The post Special Parents Confidential 04 ADD ADHD appeared first on Special Parents Confidential.

Playdates. Guest: Cyndi Blair. Special Parents Confidential Episode 03. Playdates. Sleep overs. Parties. Extra-cirricular activities. Friends. Many children have active and highly involved social lives. But that’s not always possible for special needs children who have challenges in social situations. Meeting new friends and having lasting friendships can be difficult for kids with special needs. […] The post Special Parents Confidential 03 Playdates appeared first on Special Parents Confidential.

Legal Issues. Guest: Dan Blauw. Special Parents Confidential Episode 02. How much do you know about legal issues, the law, and how they apply to your special needs child? Parents of special needs children sometimes aren’t aware of all the various legal issues that can affect the life of their child. Understanding your rights and your […] The post Special Parents Confidential 02 Legal Issues appeared first on Special Parents Confidential.

Support Groups – Guest: Carol Lippert. Special Parents Confidential Episode 01 For our first episode of Special Parents Confidential we talk about support groups for parents. Our guest has some valuable information, especially if you’re not apart of a support group right now. Why are support groups important? If you have access to support groups […] The post Special Parents Confidential 01 Support Groups appeared first on Special Parents Confidential.