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1 in 50 school-aged children have Tourette syndrome or persistent TIC disorder
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One in 50 Children Have Tourette Syndrome or A Persistent Tic Disorder
NASET Celebrates Disability Pride Month
State by State Special Education Teacher Requirements, Salaries, and Resources
IEP Development
RESPONSE TO INTERVENTION (RTI)
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Special Education and the Law
Forms, Tables, Checklists, and Procedures for Special Education Teachers
Latest Resources
ABA to Autism Spectrum Disorder
ABA A good overview of ABA -ABA Overview: “Applied” means practice, rather than research or philosophy. “Behavior analysis” may be read as “learning theory,” that is, understanding what leads to (or doesn’t lead to) new skills. (This is a simplification: ABA is just as much about maintaining and using skills as about learning. A very good and thorough […]
Overview of Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that becomes apparent in some children in the preschool and early school years. It is hard for these children to control their behavior and/or pay attention. It is estimated that between 3 and 5 percent of children have ADHD, or approximately 2 million children in the United […]
IEP (Individual Education Program)
IEP (Individual Education Program) Tables • Least Restrictive Environment Continuum • Criteria Used to Recommend Test Modifications Forms • Completed Sample IEP If you are a member of NASET, you may access these Checklists and Forms by using the membership login. If you would like to be a member and access all that NASET has to offer, […]
Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act
Your rights under section 504 – Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a national law that protects qualified individuals from discrimination based on their disability. The nondiscrimination requirements of the law apply to employers and organizations that receive financial assistance from any Federal department or agency, including the U.S. Department of Health […]
Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurological Impairment
Traumatic Brain Injury-Topic Categories Accommodations/Modifications Adults with TBI Advocacy Information Assessment Assistive Technology Audio/Video tapes Books and Publications Causes Characteristics Classifications or Types of Classroom Management Definition Diagnosis Frequently Asked Questions Medical Issues/Medications Organizations Overview and General Information Parent Information Prevalence Transition services Some of these files may require Adobe Reader for PDF files. These […]
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