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Jerry's Special Education Blog June 2008 Archive

By Jerry Webster, About.com Guide to Special Education

Some Great Finds!

Sunday June 29, 2008
With summer here, I have more time to surf the internet and share the great gems I've found. First of all, here is a 'create and customize calendar' that will ... Read More

Autistic Toddler Kicked Off Plane

Friday June 27, 2008
This mom got no sympathy from the flight crew as she tried to calm her autistic two and a half year old autistic son down. Provoked by the crew and ... Read More

ADHD: To Medicate or Not?

Saturday June 21, 2008
Approximately 2.5 million individuals have taken some form of drug for ADHD/ADD. For many, the drugs enable the child to realize great improvements, unfortunately for others, the side effects often ... Read More

Extended School Year Services (ESY)

Wednesday June 18, 2008
A number of people are under the impression that ESY and Summer School are one and the same. However, this is not true. ESY support has a very specific criteria ... Read More

Diagnosing Learning Disabilities

Saturday June 14, 2008
My colleague Ann (Learning Disabilities Guide) provides excellent advice on how learning disabilities (LD) are diagnosed. If you suspect your child has a learning disability or if your child is ... Read More

Say NO to St. John's Wort for ADHD

Wednesday June 11, 2008
Although I much prefer a natural path route for many things, I also pay close attention to what the research says. Although many parents have used the herbal remedy as ... Read More

Father's Day Fun

Saturday June 7, 2008
Father's Day is right around the corner, so why not use the special day to promote learning? Children can brainstorm all the different ways they're like dad and all the ... Read More

Recorded Books K-12 - Contest

Wednesday June 4, 2008
The Recorded Books Playaway, a small, hand-held digital player, is making headway with students. Each player comes pre-loaded with one audiobook, so no equipment is necessary. Pairing Playaways with print books ... Read More

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