From Reading & Other Learning Disabilities
A Blog by Dr. Gary G. Brannigan and Dr. Howard Margolis
A Guest Post by
Barbara J. Morvay, MA
Retired Superintendent, Atlantic County (NJ) Special Services School District & Author of My Brother is Different
Since grief is usually associated with death, why do I mention it here?
Because many parents who have a child with disabilities grieve, especially when their child is young.
From Reading & Other Learning Disabilities
A Blog by Dr. Gary G. Brannigan and Dr. Howard Margolis
A Guest Post by
Staci Greenwald, Esq.
Recently, I received this warning from Staci Greenwald, Esq., an outstanding special education attorney who has a child with special needs. Although the warning focuses on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in New Jersey, it contains a critical message for parents throughout the country: know the rules and regulations that govern special education in your state or territory, put your concerns and requests in writing, and act quickly. Here’s the warning:
From Reading and Other Learning Disabilities
A Blog by Dr. Gary G. Brannigan & Dr. Howard Margolis
Autism: My Brother is Different
A Guest Post by
Barbara J. Morvay, MA
Retired Superintendent, Special Services School District (NJ)
Author, My Brother is Different
You can’t read a newspaper, watch television, or look at a magazine without coming across a story about autism. The cause of autism? The cure? No one knows. Is it scary? You bet!
In a previous post we argued that it’s “A Tough Time For Children And Adults With Disabilities.” Politicians are cutting critical services, using budget shortfalls as the excuse, when in many cases the underlying motivation is encased in political philosophy, opportunism, and the belief that people with disabilities and their families won’t or can’t effectively challenge the cuts. We recommended several action steps.
Action Steps
We suggested that people who care about children, youth, and adults with disabilities, any kind, should:
