Special Needs News & Views (Susan Ohanian Speaks Out) special needs Commentaries They were a major force behind laws requiring schools to allow disabled children into mainstream classrooms or to set up http://www.susanohanian.org/show_special_commentaries.html?id=13
Extractions: Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy results from the pioneering teamwork over seventeen years of Paul Nordoff and Clive Robbins. Dr. Paul Nordoff was a graduate of the Philadelphia Conservatory of Music and the Juilliard Graduate School. He was Professor of Music at Bard College from 1949 to 1958. He received many honors for his work as a composer, among them the Guggenheim Memorial Fellowship and the Pulitzer Traveling Fellowship for music. In 1958, after witnessing the musical responses of disabled children, he became so convinced of the power of music as therapy that he gave up his academic career. Creatively and empirically, and with encouragement from colleagues in research and psychology, he began his innovative explorations with disabled children in Great Britain and Europe. From the onset he found a teammate in Dr. Clive Robbins, a special educator deeply interested in the possibilities of music as a versatile medium of therapy. Following a lecture-demonstration tour and a survey of facilities and music offerings for special needs children in Britain and Europe, Nordoff and Robbins began their American work in 1961 with pilot projects at the Day Care Unit for Autistic Children, Department of Child Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania, and the Devereux Foundation. They worked with autistic, emotionally disturbed, developmentally disabled, and multiply handicapped children. Their approach to music therapy developed further with physically disabled and communicatively handicapped children at the Institute of Logopedics, Wichita, Kansas.
Special Needs Schools Online Web sites of special needs schools alphabetically listed. specializing in learning disabilities. The Gow School, South Wales, NY http://privateschool.about.com/od/schoolsneeds/
Extractions: zJs=10 zJs=11 zJs=12 zJs=13 zc(5,'jsc',zJs,9999999,'') About Education Private Schools U.S. Schools ... Special Needs Schools Special Needs Schools Education Private Schools Essentials Private School FAQs ... Help w(' ');zau(256,140,140,'el','http://z.about.com/0/ip/417/C.htm','');w(xb+xb+' ');zau(256,140,140,'von','http://z.about.com/0/ip/496/7.htm','');w(xb+xb); Sign Up Now for the Private Schools newsletter! See Online Courses Search Private Schools Find the right school for your child's special needs here. Alphabetical Recent Up a category The Academy at Swift River, Cummington, MA "Swift River is a year-round, co-educational boarding school for students, ages 13 through 18, who are experiencing difficulties managing their lives at home or in school." Allegheny Valley School, Coraopolis, PA "Allegheny Valley School provides a comprehensive life-care environment for persons with mental retardation." Ann Arbor Academy, Ann Arbor, MI "Ann Arbor Academy's mission is to educate students with different learning styles to achieve their full potential." ANASAZI Foundation. Mesa, AZ
Fact Sheet: Scouts With Disabilities And Special Needs Thus, much of the program for Scouts with disabilities and special needs is Many of these special Scouting units are located in special schools or http://www.scouting.org/factsheets/02-508.html
Extractions: Printer-Friendly Version Since its founding in 1910, the Boy Scouts of America has had fully participating members with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities. James E. West, the first Chief Scout Executive, was a person with a disability. Although most of the BSA's efforts have been directed at keeping such boys in the mainstream of Scouting, it has also recognized the special needs of those with severe disabilities. The Boy Scout Handbook Today, approximately 100,000 Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venturers with disabilities are registered with the Boy Scouts of America in more than 4,000 units chartered to community organizations. Many of the more than 300 BSA local councils have established their own advisory committees for youth with disabilities and special needs. These committees develop and coordinate an effective Scouting program for youth with disabilities and special needs, using all available community resources. Local councils also are encouraged to provide accessibility in their camps by removing physical barriers so that youth with disabilities and special needs can participate in weekend and summer resident camp experiences. Some local councils also have professional staff members responsible for the program for members with disabilities. Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, and Venturers with disabilities and special needs participate in the same program as do their peers.
The Right School For Your Special Needs Child The Right School for Your special needs Child. Whether the disabilities are mild or of BARC Early Intervention Services in Bucks County, pennsylvania. http://www.scholastic.com/go/msnfam/lbody3specialneeds.htm
Charter Schools Children With Disabilities Charter schools do not have to comply with pennsylvania s special education it suspects may have a disability and who need special education services. http://www.psrn.org/Charter schools & disability.html
Special Education, Carnegie Library Of Pittsburgh Resource Guide A Pittsburgh Public schools center for students with disabilities. a web page devoted to raising kids with special needs from the ourkids mailing list http://www.carnegielibrary.org/subject/education/k12/specialed.html
Extractions: This research program is part of the NICHD National Collaborative Network and is also funded by a grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). Its mission is to advance the understanding of the cognitive, brain, and genetic basis of autism through research. Autism Society of Pittsburgh The Autism Society of Pittsburgh, addressing autism in the Greater Pittsburgh area, has developed a comprehensive array of services to help children and adults with autism, their families, and those who work with them. There are more than 4,000 families with autistic childer in Southwestern Pennsylvania alone.
|PA Higher/Adult Ed. Resources For Students With Disabilities In order to assist pennsylvania students with disabilities in the area of higher education, Information on technology for special needs http://www.pdehighered.state.pa.us/higher/cwp/view.asp?a=3&Q=87769&higherNav=|29
PA Higher/Adult Ed. College Planning And Financial Aid Resources Such authority is statutorily vested with the pennsylvania Higher Education for special needs to help with both physical and learning disabilities. http://www.pdehighered.state.pa.us/higher/cwp/view.asp?a=133&Q=42010
Extractions: Posted 9/30/04 Doctors Guide Search on Autism AU - Dawes bond 'manifestly inadequate' A SYDNEY mother who killed her autistic son and then attempted suicide should be in jail, a court was told yesterday. UT - "Rainman" model speaking at disabilities luncheon MA - Keeping Andrew safe: Officials, DSS, family coordinate efforts to help autistic teen CA - PA - Strikes force testing of special ed students UT - Learning Curve One parent has hard questions after her autistic daughter is jailed. CT - Clearing a way through the maze Teaching a special child poses challenges SafeMinds Applauds Schwarzenegger's Signature on New Vaccine Law When Jerry Met Mary An Autistic Couple Finds Love KS - Camp makes a place for autistic youngsters AU - Autistic childrens' parents protest at Parliament MO - "They are the same kids they were the week before the diagnosis" OR - Teachers accused of verbal abuse Researchers determine genetic cause of Timothy syndrome Disorder causes severe cardiac arrhythmias and syndromic autism Rare genetic disease discovered by US researchers Families Together: The Dangers of Dr. Phil ... Number of Children Ages 6-21 Served Under IDEA, Part B By Disability, 2003 CA - Governor signs vaccine, sex discrimination, computer privacy bills
Extractions: Posted 1/30/03 UT - Conference Will Discuss Developments in Autism IA - Enzymes offer relief from autism for family NM - He battled terrors, but his family had faith and a doc Psychiatric Genomics Selects Evotec OAI as Their Strategic Chemistry Partner For Drug Discovery and Development PA - Behavioral and medical aid for kids MA - Council supports special ed parents: Organizer: Stigma works against those who need help most FL - Elementary students experience challenges of deaf and blind UK - GP leader calls for end to MMR bonus NJ - Lobbyists target Burton UK - Mental health group launched AZ - Parents say teacher harmed autistic kids Terror suspect faces 9/11 families Posted 1/28/03 Educators Intent on Transforming Egypt (NY Times, registration required) Positive Response to Epilepsy Medication Does Not Ensure Good Prognosis Oxygen deprivation at or immediately after birth may place premature babies at risk for problems Ideas for Reducing Restraint/Seclusion in Behavioral Health UK - Ahern faces disability funding protest CA - Autism speakers to focus on play WI - UK - Fears for closure of centre for disabled CT - Opening the lines of communication MA - Hudson schools want 5 percent more next year NJ - Mom's goal: Hockey team for special kids MN - Legislators hear debate over childhood vaccinations A three-minute love affair Nick Hornby says there's still great pop out there - we just need to listen harder Austrailia -
Extractions: Federal Court Complaint - Right to Education This Federal Court Complaint [DRAFT], filed week of March 24, 1997, is under IDEA, ADA, Rehabilitation Act, and seeks both damages and injunctive relief. It also seeks enforcement of a state level Appeals Panel decision in a Due Process case, and enforcement of an appropriate IEP. IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT COMPLAINT I. PRELIMINARY STATEMENT 1. This is an action by Matthew Carr, an 8 year old student at a Philadelphia Public School, and his parents, to secure an appropriate public education which is being denied, knowingly, by the Defendant School District of Philadelphia, and the individual defendant school employees. Matthew Carr is entitled to a free appropriate public education in light of his disabilities, and such education is secured through an individualized education program (IEP) which must be implemented by Defendants, after participation in its development by Matthew Carr and his parents.
Children With Special Needs Although you do not need to identify your child as a having a disability Making Connections for pennsylvania s Children with special Health Care needs http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/Child/SpecialNeedsChildren/003670909.htm
Extractions: Keyword search Location Code Edward G. Rendell, Governor Estelle B. Richman, Secretary Services for Low-Income Pennsylvanians Services for Pennsylvanians with Disabilities ... General Information Caring for Children with Special Needs What is Early Intervention? Early Intervention is a program that helps families develop their child's potential. All children grow and learn at different rates. Children who are developing more slowly than typical children are offered Early Intervention services. Support services are offered to their families. Early Intervention in Pennsylvania is funded by federal, state, and county funds, public insurance and many other community resources. County Mental Health/Mental Retardation Programs administer early intervention programs locally for children from birth through age two. The Pennsylvania Department of Education through local intermediate units, school districts, or other agencies administers early intervention programs for children from three years to the start of school. Who is eligible?
ParentResources They also operate the pennsylvania School Reform Network (PSRN), New Horizons Inclusion of Students with special needs New Horizons is a virtual http://www.caryloberman.com/ParentResources.html
Extractions: PARENT RESOURCES Kindly note that listing does not imply endorsement. ASPERGER SYNDROME ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY AUTISM DISABILITY - GENERAL ... ASCEND Group, Inc. , an Asperger Syndrome information alliance for Southeastern Pennsylvania, founded in 2001. This is a volunteer, parent-run organization. O.A.S.I.S. O nline Asperger Syndrome Information and Support Return to top ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY Assistive Technology Training Online Project (ATTO) provides information on AT applications that help students with disabilities learn in elementary classrooms. Center of Disabilities Assistive Technology Training (CSUN) National Assistive Technology Research Institute (NATRI) conducts assistive technology ( AT ) research, translates theory and research into AT practice, and provides resources for improving the delivery of AT services.
CampDepot.com - Roadmap To X Inclusion for Students with special needs. by Wayne Steedman, Esq. Placing children with disabilities in separate classes or schools may occur only if http://campdepot.com/SC_RoadmapToX.html
Extractions: Special Notes T.L.C. Useful Links Roadmap to X ... Advocacy Trying to figure out what your child really needs and how to go about getting it? Here we offer suggestions from those who have "been there and done that." Do you have anything you want to share with our Special Connection Community? Please send your material to: SpecialConnection@CampDepot.com Inclusion for Students with Special Needs by Wayne Steedman, Esq. About the author: http://www.callegarysteedman.com This article was reprinted from: Special Child . for general information only. The information should not be construed to be neither formal legal advice nor the formation of a lawyer/client relationship. Persons accessing this information are encouraged to seek independent counsel for advice regarding their individual legal issues.
Practices For Preparing Disabled Children For School Effective practices for preparing young children with disabilities for school. Recognizing that children with special needs require efficient, http://www.kidsource.com/kidsource/content3/effective.practices.html
Extractions: Helping Children Overcome Reading Difficulties Books on Learning Disabilities The Survival Guide for Kids With LD : Learning Differences Negotiating the Special Education Maze : A Guide for Parents and Teachers The Difficult Child Advertisement Over 50 years of research on children with many types of disabilities receiving a range of specialized services in many different settings has produced evidence that early intervention can: (1) ameliorate, and in some cases, prevent developmental problems; (2) result in fewer children being retained in later grades; (3) reduce educational costs to school programs; and (4) improve the quality of parent, child, and family relationships. Much of what we know about early intervention effectiveness is drawn from this diverse historical base of information. More recently, researchers have begun asking a more rigorous and differentiated question: For whom and under what conditions is early childhood intervention most effective? This more sophisticated question focuses on the effects of various interventions for specific groups of children relative to the type of program they received. Data from well-controlled research studies indicate that young children with disabilities (e.g., Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, sensory impairments), and those who evidence biological (e.g., low birth weight, premature) and environmental risk factors make significant gains on both qualitative and quantitative measures of development when provided appropriate services. The involvement of their parents in reinforcing critical skills in natural contexts is an important factor associated with the magnitude of the child's progress (Guralnick, 1989).
Special Educational Needs And Disability Bill [HL] This is the special Educational needs and Disability Bill HL, Education in mainstream schools of children with special educational needs. http://www.parliament.the-stationery-office.co.uk/pa/ld200001/ldbills/003/200100
Special Education (SPLED) SPLED 409 CURRICULUM FOR STUDENTS WITH special needs ( 6) Effective SPLED 530 PROBLEMS IN THE EDUCATION OF THE LEARNING disabled ( 2 4) Review of the http://www.psu.edu/bulletins/whitebook/courses/spled.htm
Rose Tree Media School District otherwise disabled students under Chapter 15 of the pennsylvania School Code. This chapter offers services to the disabled who do not meet the need for http://www.rosetree.k12.pa.us/special_ed/notice_of__special_education_ser.htm
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