To obtain an IEP and services for your child/teen they need to qualify. In order to qualify they need to have at least one of the Disabilities listed under IDEA's 13 categories.
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Annemarie Stone
Hello! So glad you stopped by! A little bit about me: I am a Wife, Mom, and a Reading Specialist. I hold a B.A. in English Education, M.A. in Reading and Literacy, and various certifications in the fields of Education and Special Education. I am passionate about helping others, especially children who struggle in school and in life. I have spent countless hours attending workshops, trainings, and conferences to better understand Neurodiversity to be equipped with the tools to support my own children and the kids I work with. I believe in educating the whole child - academically, functionally, mentally, and emotionally. When I began the journey with my own son, I had little knowledge of Autism, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder, Dyscalculia, and Executive Functioning Skills. I didn't know what any of the acronyms were: FBA, BIP, IEP, ESSA, the list goes on! It was not until I learned what all of those things were, the strategies and tools to use to support him, and spent time working with him that I saw improvements in and outside of the school room. He had a fabulous Occupational Therapist and he met all of his goals, but he had a hard time implementing those tools at home and in the classroom. I came to the realization that it is pertinent to understand the reasons for the behaviors, the tools to support the needs, and to practice them in our home each day to provide overall improvement.
Is it easy? Not always. Does it take effort and time? Absolutely. Do I sometimes feel like a failure? Don't we all? Should we give up and not bother? I will bet each of us will respond with a resounding "NO!" We have our precious children for such a short amount of time, compared to how long they go off and live on their own, and I believe if we put the time in while they are young, help them learn what they will need to know to go out and do great things, then it is worth it!
Come join me on a journey to help our kids figure out their strengths and passions, learn the strategies to cultivate their gifts, and be the best they can be.
Is it easy? Not always. Does it take effort and time? Absolutely. Do I sometimes feel like a failure? Don't we all? Should we give up and not bother? I will bet each of us will respond with a resounding "NO!" We have our precious children for such a short amount of time, compared to how long they go off and live on their own, and I believe if we put the time in while they are young, help them learn what they will need to know to go out and do great things, then it is worth it!
Come join me on a journey to help our kids figure out their strengths and passions, learn the strategies to cultivate their gifts, and be the best they can be.
At the end of your rope? You've come to the right place.
Lagging skills and underlying reasons can cause many different responses. Do you have a child who seems to often overreact over simple instructions, refuses to do his/her school work, takes the backs off your shoes while you are walking, often hits other kids, or any number of other reactions, I am here to tell you there could be a multitude of reasons why that may be. And most likely none of it is your, or your child's, fault.
If you have a child or teen who struggles with Emotional Regulation, Executive Functioning, Sensory, Reading and/or Math, there are solutions. If you want to better understand and support your child, help them thrive, and have peace in your home, I am here to help you learn how to do that.
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Tutoring Sessions Grades K-12
If your child/teen is struggling academically and/or functionally, one-on-one tutoring can help. Many times, academic and functional skills coexist pertaining to difficulties in learning. Depending on parental concerns, I start by evaluating a student's Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension levels and have them complete surveys related to Executive Functioning Skills, Emotional Regulation, and Sensory. When working with a student I take into account his/her interests, passions, strengths, and areas needing attention to plan individualized tutoring sessions. I model and work on strategies and skills using different genres of literature and incorporate activities depending on his/her learning types(s).
Sensory Processing Parent Sessions
Sensory Processing is not always understood and can sometimes be misconstrued as noncompliance or "bad behavior." The truth is Sensory Sensitivity and/or the need for Sensory stimuli can very often affect a child's/teen's behaviors, academic performance, and ability to function within many environments.
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Executive Functioning Coach
Services are available for parents to learn what Executive Functioning Skills are, discussions about observable behaviors when skills are lagging, and strategies and tools to help your child improve Executive Functioning Skills and Emotional Regulation. Bring your concerns and questions.
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Consultation
Consultation services are available to parents on a variety of topics. Whether you are a homeschool parent, your child is in private school, or attending public school, you may have questions. Discussions can include ideas on how to improve learning in the home, Curriculum Options for Homeschoolers, review Functional Behavior Assessments, Behavior Intervention Plans, and IEP's, answer questions and help prepare for IEP meetings, and advocating for your child at IEP meetings.
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Acronyms are Not the Enemy: Let's Break Them Down
ESSA - Every Student Succeeds Act: https://www.ed.gov/essa?src%3Drn
FAPE - Free Appropriate Public Education
FBA - Functional Behavioral Assessment: https://www.understood.org/en/articles/functional-assessment-what-it-is-and-how-it-works
IDEA - Individual with Disabilities Education Act: https://sites.ed.gov/idea/
IDEA Disability Categories - must have at least one to qualify for an IEP
- Autism Spectrum Disorder - ASD
- Deaf-blindness
- Deafness
- Emotional Disturbance - ED
- bipolar disorder
- schizophrenia
- depression
- anxiety disorder
- Hearing Impairment
- Intellectual Disabilities - ID
- below-average intellectual ability
- Down Syndrome
- Multiple Disabilities - More than one disability covered under IDEA
- Orthopedic impairment
- lack of function in the body
- cerebral palsy
- Other Health Impairment - OHI
- Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder - ADHD
- Specific learning disability - SLD
- Dyscalculia - learning disability in math
- Dysgraphia - learning disability in writing
- Dyslexia - learning disability in reading
- Speech or language impairment
- stuttering
- trouble pronouncing words or making sounds with the voice
- Traumatic brain injury - brain injury caused by an accident
- Visual impairment including blindness
IEP - Individual Education Plan
- program of special education instruction
- accommodations and supports
- services
LRE - Least Restrictive Environment
MTSS - Multi-Tiered System of Support: school-wide system of academic, social, and emotional supports with some kids receiving more assistance based on specific need(s).
PLAAFP - Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance:
- Academics, Social Skills, Speech/Communication, Behavior, Sensory, Executive Functioning Skills, Fine and Gross Motor Skills, Daily Living, etc.
- Strengths and areas needing support
- What helps learning
- What limits or interferes with learning
- Objective Data - student's current evaluations, tests, work samples, data, observations, etc.
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"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world" - Nelson Mandela
If you are unsure where to start to obtain Special Education services for your child/teen, the first step is to request an evaluation.
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Independence and self-determination are treasured and important to each of us. As students enter transition and prepare for adulthood, they should feel empowered to use their voice and work equally with the IEP Team to make decisions about their future. Here are some questions to ask yourself as you help your child prepare for their IEP Meeting: Does your teen understand the components, purpose, and significance of their IEP? Does your teen understand their disability, their strengths, and areas that need support? Do they feel they have the tools to be successful? Join me as I share tips, activities, and strategies to help your teen lead their own IEP Meeting with confidence. Follow link to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcuf-uuqDgtH9IkRx8wHFBWwrMSDQjdcQSQRead More
- Date: 9/20/2022 12:00 PM
- Location Online Event
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