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Transitions & Life
The Middle School Monster
Throughout a child’s middle school years, which usually includes sixth, seventh and eighth grade, the experiences are like something out of a novel. There are protagonists and antagonists who they...
Decision Making Skills for Young Adults
When students with disabilities become young adults, they and their parents often ask whether and how decision-making practices should change. After all, the student and family, the school, medical, vocational,...
Do You Know the Difference Between “Transition Service Needs” and “Needed Transition Services”?
Do you know the difference between “transition service needs” and “needed transition services”? Do you know the legal requirements in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for Transition to...
Searching for the Right Summer Camp!
Greetings from Camp Lee Mar Located in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, Camp Lee Mar is a coed overnight camp for children and teenagers (ages 7-21) with mild to...
Engaging Siblings to Build Social Skills: A Relative Solution to a Complex Problem
Engaging Siblings Play is a primary context for children to learn important skills and to interact, but it tends to be “messy”. Children with special needs often find playtime with...
Did You Know? Each State Has a Parent Training and Information Center?
Did You Know? That Each State Has a Parent Training and Information Center and Has Local Training on Transition to Adulthood? Find Your Parent Center Families with a child who...
Planning for Your Special Child’s Future: It’s Never “Too Early” to Start!
Planning for your Special Child’s Future: It’s never “too early” to start! As administrators of two transition programs, we are often asked by parents “How can I best help my...
Back to School Cool: Easing Anxiety Before the Bell Rings
School is starting again. The excitement is paramount for many families, but with the approaching first day comes much anxiety. Did we choose the right school? How will the teacher...
ASK Angie ASL – Summer Vacations
Summer Time – Summer Vacations A few tips to remember during the summer months. 1. I know it sounds silly, but make sure the hearing aids are off before you...
