Education

Floor Time - Reestablishing The Child's Progress on the Developmental Ladder

clewis — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 13:18:59 -0600

From Stanley Greenspan, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Behavioral Sciences and Pediatrics at George Washington University Medical School. This intervention method revolves around a concept called "floor time" - time which the caregivers (generally the parents) spend entering the child's activities and following the child's lead.

Promoting Healthy Families in Your Community

clewis — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 08:47:33 -0500

For years, the Office on Child Abuse and Neglect and its National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information—now known as Child Welfare Information Gateway—have created an annual Community Resource Packet to support State and local agencies and concerned citizens in promoting public awareness during Child Abuse Prevention Month each April. Previous editions of this packet have described both community strategies and family activities for supporting parents and promoting safe children and healthy families.

Free Computers and Technology Training

clewis — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 20:18:07 -0500

The National Cristina Foundation provides free computer technology and equipment to people with disabilities, students at risk and economically disadvantaged. Contact National Cristina Foundation, 500 West Putnam, Greenwich, CT 06830; 203-863-9100; Email: ncl@cristina.org

Struggling to Learn: a Learning Disabilities Resource

clewis — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 20:11:41 -0500

This is a PBS site with information about understanding and recognizing learning disabilities.

Kids and Bullying: What Parents Can Do

clewis — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 20:06:34 -0500

An expert explains how to tell if your child is a bully or a victim. This article is from the Schwab Learning web site and is written by former Nebraska resident, Marlene Snyder, Ph.D. Check out the entire Schwab site, as it has great information on Learning Disabilities and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, especially reading difficulties.

IFSPWeb (Individual Family Service Plan)

clewis — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 20:04:38 -0500

An online assistance program designed to help families develop Individualized Family Service Plan for young children with disabilities.

Education/Resources

clewis — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 20:16:10 -0500

Many grandparents find it diffucult to enroll the children they are rasing in school or authorize the children's participation in school-related activites without legal custody or guardianship of the children.