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What is a Visual Processing Disorder?
In this issue of NASET’s Parent Teacher Conference Handout focuses on understanding and diagnosing children with visual processing disorder. As a special education teacher there are times when...
Parenting a Child Who Has Experienced Trauma
This NASET Parent Teacher Conference Handout focuses on parenting a child who has experienced trauma. Children who have experienced traumatic events need to feel safe...
Transition to Preschool from Early Intervention
Introduction Kids grow fast, don’t they? And early intervention is designed for children from birth up to age three. At that point, services under EI end. If...
Getting Ready for Healthcare at the Age of Majority
When young people with disabilities reach the “age of majority,” they gain the right to manage their own affairs, including choosing their own doctor and...
Working with Teachers and Schools-Helping Your Child Succeed in School
Q: What do I do first?Learn everything that you can about your child's school. The more you know, the easier your job as a parent...
What are School Health Services and School Nurse Services
IntroductionSchool health services have long been a part of IDEA’s related services definition. This Parent Teacher Conference Handout provides basic information for parents who may...
Traumatic Brain Injury – Tips for Parents and Teachers
Tips for ParentsWork with the medical team to understand your child’s injury and treatment plan. Don’t be shy about asking questions. Tell them what you...
What is Traumatic Brain Injury
Introduction A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently. (The exact...
What is a Developmental Delay
If you as a parent are reading this, perhaps you’re concerned about your child’s development. We’re glad you’re here, because there are many immediate things you can do...
Parental Issues that Need Attention for Children with Other Health Impairments
Addressing Medical IssuesBy their very nature, other health impairments involve medical care and medical concerns. The amount of time that must be devoted to doctor...
What are Other Health Impairments under IDEA
IntroductionSometimes parents will get confused about what specific types of disorders are included under categories of disabilities. One of the more confusing areas for parents...
Acronyms in Special Education
Introduction To most parents’, terminology and acronyms are confusing and can create uncertainty, fear and confusion. This PTCH provides parents with a vast list of...
Parent Counseling and Training
Parent counseling and training is an important related service that can help parents enhance the vital role they play in the lives of their children....
What Parents Need to Know About Cyberbullying
Introduction Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place using electronic technology. Electronic technology includes devices and equipment such as cell phones, computers, and tablets as well as...
What are Curriculum Adaptations?
IntroductionThere are several factors that you will need to consider in adapting the curriculum. Adaptive instructional programs are characterized by combined teaching strategies, flexible scheduling,...
Sheltered Workshops
IntroductionOnce the vocational assessment process is complete, the student will be presented with a variety of training and work options, depending upon the results of...
What is Supported Employment for Students with Special Needs
IntroductionWhen students with special needs reach a certain age, they can be exposed to employment opportunities after vocational assessment has been complete. There are three...
Parental Involvement in their Child’s Educational Treatment Plan
IntroductionOne of the most important approaches to the education of students with special needs is to develop a practical, worthwhile and sound educational treatment plan....
Diagnostic Symptoms for Visual and Auditory Perceptual Disabilities
IntroductionMany times parents may be confused as to what a perceptual disability is and the different types involved. There are many symptoms that may indicate...
Mediation for Parental Disputes in Special Education
IntroductionIn IDEA require public agencies (school systems) to establish and implement procedures to make mediation available to parents and public agencies to resolve a dispute...
