Blog tagged as Mental Health

WHAT IS CONSIDERED EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCE UNDER IDEA? 
Educators and parents need to understand the criteria for qualifying for an IEP under this category, which includes a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues such as anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, conduct disorders, eating disorders, and psychotic disorders.
The Secret of the PWN
As a parent of a child with special needs, navigating the special education process can be overwhelming. However, one of the most essential tools for parents is Prior Written Notice (PWN). This legal requirement ensures parents are informed and involved in their child's education.
All About FBAs
An FBA is a process that helps identify a specific function or the "why" of a behavior. The data gathered from an FBA can then be used to develop a behavior intervention plan that addresses the underlying cause of the behavior.
Understanding the Functional Behavioral Assessment: Why Comprehensive Data Collection is Critical
If you're a parent of a child with behavioral issues at school, you may have heard the term "functional behavioral assessment" (FBA) thrown around.
Regulate, Relate, Reason: Using Dr. Bruce Perry’s 6 Rs to Support Your Child’s Sensory Needs
As parents of children with sensory needs,we often feel like we’re failing when our "reasonable" explanations fail to support our child. But here is the secret I want to share with you today: it’s not that your child isn’t listening; it’s that their brain literally cannot hear you yet.