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Stigma and How to Handle it!

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024 Dawn Ventre0Tagged Advocacy, ARD, Autism, Combating Stigma, Disability, IDEA, IEP, Playgrounds, Sensory, Special Education, Spectrum

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Special Education Evaluations: How to get your child evaluated for SPED Services

September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 Dawn Ventre0Tagged AAC Device, Advocacy, ARD Committee, Autism, FAPE, Occupational Therapy, Public School, Resource Room, Services, Special Education Advocate, Special Needs, SPED, SPED Class, Speech Therapy

I would like to start out saying this is probably the hardest and most frustrating part of getting your child services. While if you live in a city like New York, they are well prepared and willing to help, but for the rest of the country it can be hit or miss. First and foremost, […]

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