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Dysgraphia: Dyslexia’s Lesser Known Cousin
Dyslexia is one of the most common learning disabilities. According to the Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity, approximately 20 percent of the American population have some form of dyslexia. Most people know someone with dyslexia, or are at least, familiar with [...]
What happens to your debt after you die?
Many people wonder “What happens to my debt when I die?” Likewise, some family members worry that they might inherit debt from their parents or spouse. Rest assured, debt, in and of itself, is not inheritable, and a surviving spouse or other [...]
Preparing for an Annual IEP Review
It is common for school districts to conduct the most IEP annual review meetings in the spring. These meetings are often a source of dread and anxiety for parents as they feel overwhelmed by the process, the complexity and volume of information, [...]
What to Know When your Child with Developmental Disabilities Prepares to Graduate from School
Most likely, your child has been receiving services through an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) throughout his/her school years to remediate areas of disability and maximize his or her potential. Some children participate in transition programs until the year in which they turn [...]
HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD OVERCOME SCHOOL REFUSAL
What is School Refusal? Is your child frequently refusing to attend school, chronically late and/or leaving the classroom on a consistent basis? If so, your child is likely exhibiting signs of school refusal. School refusal, also known as school avoidance, refers to [...]