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  • Finding Your Parent Training and Information Center

    Parent handoutsEarly Intervention and Early Childhood, Working with Parents and Families

    Introduction Families with a child who has a disability have special concerns and often need a great deal of information: information about the disability of...

  • What is a Vocational Assessment?

    Parent handoutsEvaluation, Eligibility and RTI, Transition to Adult Life

    One of the techniques used to determine a student's interests, aptitudes, and skills is a vocational assessment. A vocational assessment has been called the critical...

  • What Makes a Good Special Ed Classroom?

    Parent handoutsClassroom and Teaching Strategies, Working with Parents and Families

    IntroductionSometimes parents will wonder what constitutes a good special education classroom. Instead of having parents fill in the blanks, we are presenting you with an...

  • What is Travel Training?

    Parent handoutsTransition to Adult Life

    IntroductionThere are many times when teachers of older special education students are asked questions about activities and experiences that will enhance a student’s independency. One...

  • Importance of Quality of Life Issues: A Pilot Comparison of Teachers and Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

    Research articlesAutism, Working with Parents and Families

    By Julie Ivey-Hatz, Baylor University; Karen Frederick, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Issue: Spring/Summer 2014 DOI: 10.64546/jaasep.239 Quality of Life (QoL) is a measure of a...

  • Occupational Therapy Terminology for Parents

    Parent handoutsWorking with Parents and Families

    IntroductionWith the role of the occupational therapist becoming much more evident on IEP’s this month’s Parent Teacher Conference Handout provides parents with a glossary of...

  • Issue #20: Assistive Technology

    Series partsClassroom and Teaching Strategies, Disabilities and Disorders A to Z

    IntroductionRaising a child with a disability presents families and professionals with many challenges. Today, one of the major challenges facing people who care for and...

  • What are Orientation and Mobility Services?

    Parent handoutsDisabilities and Disorders A to Z, IEPs

    IntroductionRelated services help children with disabilities benefit from their special education by providing extra help and support in needed areas, such as speaking or moving....

  • Building Self-Esteem in Children with ADHD

    Parent handoutsADHD, Behavior

    IntroductionOne of the greatest gifts you can give any child is the gift of self-esteem. In simplest terms, self esteem is the opinion we have...

  • Recommended Practice for Teaching Students with Severe Disabilities

    Parent handoutsDisabilities and Disorders A to Z, Working with Parents and Families

    IntroductionParents with children with severe disabilities should know the different techniques that may be used in teaching. This Parent Teacher Conference Hanndout provides them with...

  • Supporting Preschool Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Their Families

    Research articlesAutism

    By Jin-ah Kim, Roosevelt University; Nancy Cavaretta, Roosevelt University; Krystle Fertig, Roosevelt University Issue: Winter 2014 DOI: 10.64546/jaasep.231 While once considered a rare childhood disorders...

  • Characteristics Checklist for Gifted Children

    Parent handoutsDisabilities and Disorders A to Z

    IntroductionOften the earliest identification of gifted children takes place by simple observation of the child's behavior by an educational professional, a parent or friend. Far...

  • Be Aware of Symptoms Indicating Low Levels of Confidence

    Parent handoutsDisabilities and Disorders A to Z, Working with Parents and Families

    IntroductionAn important perspective for parents and teachers is learning which students show signs of low levels of confidence. This knowledge will help you determine whether...

  • Tips for Providing Experiential Life Skills Training in Residential Treatment Settings

    Parent handoutsTransition to Adult Life

    IntroductionAll youth growing up in foster care need to receive hands-on training in life skills to help prepare them for their transition to adulthood.  However,...

  • What is the purpose of Physical Therapy

    Parent handoutsIEPs, Special Ed Law

    What is School Physical Therapy (PT) Service? Physical Therapy is a related service under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Related services are provided...

  • Q & A Corner – Issue #60

    Q and ADisabilities and Disorders A to Z, Working with Parents and Families

    NASET Q & A Corner Questions and Answers onBipolar Disorder in Children and Parents: A Handout for Parents What is Bipolar Disorder?Bipolar disorder, also known...

  • What is Adaptive Physical Education?

    Parent handoutsClassroom and Teaching Strategies

    In many states, all elementary and secondary students must receive physical education as a part of their educational program. The federal law Individuals with Disabilities...

  • Adapting the Way a Child Responds in the Classroom

    Parent handoutsClassroom and Teaching Strategies

    IntroductionThere are numerous ways in which a child can exhibit his/her knowledge. A very important option when working with children with special needs will be...

  • IEP Components -An Overview of Assistive Technology and the IEP: A Resource for Parents of Children with Special Needs in Your Classroom

    Series partsClassroom and Teaching Strategies, IEPs

    Understanding the IEP The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires public schools to make available to all eligible children with disabilities a free appropriate...

  • August 2013 – NASET Resource Review

    NewsBehavior, Working with Parents and Families

    In this issue you will Find Topics On:BullyingEarly InterventionFamilies and CommunitiesInclusionParent InvolvementPeer MentoringReadingTransition BullyingStop bullies and bullying.Whether you are a parent, educator, or concerned friend...

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