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Finding Your Parent Training and Information Center
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?
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?
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?
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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...
