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Assessing Children for the Presence of a Disability
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff
Although labeling a child can sometimes have a detrimental effect, it can also be the gateway to support that may be needed to let the child reach his or her full potential. Here is the real lowdown of IDEA assesments. From the good folks at NICHCY.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), lists 13 categories of disabilities under which children may be eligible for special education and related services. To determine if a child is eligible for classification under one of these areas of exceptionality, an evaluation, or assessment, of the child must be conducted. Here is everything you ever wanted to know about the process.
Assessing Children for the Presence of a Disability
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Speech Language Therapy: Controlling Vocalizations
Children who have had trach tubes or who have trouble controlling vocalization can practice making louder and softer sounds - and be rewarded for it! Just add one of the fun switch adapted toys, and watch your child work hard for the playful payoff. You can adjust the Voice Activated Switch to pick the exact activation sound desired. Specialized software such as the Visual Voice Tools help too!