The term 'special education' encompasses dozens of learning
challenges: developmental delay, learning and physical disabilities,
emotional disturbance, retardation, language impairment, autism, and
others. By nature of this diversity, navigating even well-run,
well-funded special education programs can be daunting.
A Parent's Guide to Special Education
offers guidance to parents and their children -- as well as to
teachers, counselors, and administrators -- on issues including:
* diagnosis and awareness
* special education laws
* eligibility issues and requirements
* programs
* parenting issues
* communication between parents and schools
* and much more
A Parent's Guide to Special Education
offers invaluable information and a positive vision of special
education that will help them through a potentially overwhelming
process. Filled with practical recommendations, sample forms, and
enlightening examples, this is a priceless resource for helping every
child learn.
