What is Anomia? A Look at Speech Disorders Speech or Language Impairments (SLI) is one of the 13 categories for disability recognized by IDEA. There are many reasons why a child may end up with an SLI eligibility for special education including children with autism,...
November 20, 2018|NUTRITION, HEALTH, EXECUTIVE FUNCTION, BEHAVIOR, EMOTIONS, ADHD Synthetic food coloring has been added to processed foods since the late 1800s. The FDA has insisted that food coloring is not harmful to children and does not cause...
November 28, 2018|PARENTS, FAMILY It’s been the mantra since the dawn of mankind. God said to Adam, “Did you eat from the tree of knowledge?” Adam said, “Yes, but it was because Eve told me to.” Of course, this is a loose translation, but the sentiment has been shared...
One of the most frequent topics that I discuss with parents is to clarify the difference between a medical diagnosis and an educational eligibility under IDEA. The distinction can be quite small; however, that does not mean it may not be relevant! A Medical...
Adaptive Skills by Michelle Reed-Harris Skills for Everyday Life Adaptive skills are essential for a child to master in order to be a successful adult. These skills are defined as skills needed to function and meet the demands of one’s environment. This including...
