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Navigate Life Texas: Resources for kids with disabilities and special needs
Navigate Life Texas: Resources for kids with disabilities and special needs
As a parent of an adult child with a disability, I would like to share some thoughts on why it is important for parents to teach self-care skills at an early age.
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When Avery J. enters the 10th grade this fall, she’ll be sporting a brand new communication device that fits in her pocket! Thanks to an app on her mobile device, she’ll be the “queen of cool.”
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care
Soon you will be asking, “Where did the summer go?” I hope you will be taking time to rest, relax, and enjoy your children. But now is a good time to pull out your child’s IEP and give some thought to goals and placement for the coming school year.
Categories: Education & Schools
In the world of disabilities, “transition” is the process of going from high school to adulthood. Here are some suggestions on what you can do now to make the process easier down the road.
Categories: Transition to Adulthood
Raising one or more children with a disability can be very mentally and physically stressful. That's why caring for yourself is so important. Here is how one mom handles self-care.
Categories: Family Support
There are several programs in Texas that provide support for children and adults who have disabilities. These include medical and other long term support services for their loved ones with disabilities. This article provides an overview of some of these programs.
Categories: Family Support
As parents of children with disabilities, it is important that we do everything possible to help them dream large and soar toward their goals! Remember the whole purpose of special education services is to prepare them for further education, employment, or independent living.
Categories: Family Support
For children on the autism spectrum, the Autism Supplement is an important part of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) paperwork. It lists 11 strategies that must be discussed at the Admission, Review and Dismissal/IEP (ARD/IEP) meeting.
Categories: Education & Schools
Post-Secondary Goals in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) are much different from IEP goals. But often, parents do not realize their importance in helping our children achieve success after high school.
Categories: Transition to Adulthood
The graduation cliff will get here faster than you think. Have you planned ahead for your child’s future? Is your child ready to take the leap?
Categories: Transition to Adulthood