Posted By: Heather E. Sedlock
Category: Education Programs, School, Special Needs
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As a parent of a special needs child, one often does not know where to begin. It all can depend on how old the child is when he or she is diagnosed. If a child is age 3 or older, one of the first things a parent should do is to request his or her child to have an individualized education plan (IEP).
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Posted By: Greengirl11
Category: Education Programs, School
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We knew our son needed some help in school, but I was nervous about how to tell him about it.
To prepare, I talked with a friend about the problems he was having in school. She recommended that I check into the ARD program at our school. In our state, an ARD program is a resource to help parents of students who may be eligible for special education supports and services, and it helps parents and teachers work together to take a more active part in planning the student’s educational program.
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