How can parents manage life in December to maximize the joy and minimize the tears? Here, our top ten tips for creating a season of meaning and wonderful memories for yourself and your kids
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Many of the kids, both younger and older could read words on a page very well, but they had difficulty understanding what they read. Then there were others who had to have help reading the words, but once they read them, they had no trouble understanding.
One thing a majority of them struggled with was organizational skills. They were always losing things - notebooks, pencils, coats, assignments, anything they could possibly lose. As a parent, you know your child better than anyone else, and you are in the best position to speak for him and act on his behalf.
Here are you can do that:
- You to be able to speak on equal footing with anyone else in the PET. If the PET (Pupil Evaluation Team) recommends that your child begin his homework right when he gets home from school, but you know that he needs a break to relax, then speak up.
- Know your child’s strengths and weaknesses and share them with the professionals. Children with learning disabilities, although they have weaker areas, have many strong areas, too. It helps them see the child in a more positive light, and it helps them relate to the child. And it helps your child’s self-esteem to know that the teachers sees good things in him.
- Become familiar with the rules and regulations that apply to your child’s special education program. You request copies of the regulations from your local school district office or from your state Department of Education. If you have difficulty understanding these rules and regulations, don’t be afraid to ask the special education director or your child’s special education teacher to explain them to you.
- Realize from the beginning that advocating for your child takes a lot of time. Advocating involves a great deal of research, meeting time, and communication.
- Don’t be afraid to communicate with the professionals. Be prepared when you go to the team meetings, and don’t be afraid to calmly and assertively state your views. Don’t be afraid to stand up for your child.
- Help your child learn to advocate for himself as early as possible. As time goes on, and your child has heard you advocate for him, he will be able to understand how to advocate for himself.
- Work together closely with the professionals who work with your child. This should be done in a positive, cohesive way in order for the child to gain the maximum benefit.
- Don’t be afraid to ask questions. The field of special education is as complex as your child’s needs. It just means that you are interested in your child’s education and well- being and want to be an informed parent.
- Keep the lines of communication open with your child- Be informed. Remember, your child’s education affects the rest of his life, and it’s in your hands. It is a great responsibility, there’s no
doubt about it.
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