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50 Ways to Support Your Child’s Special Education

January 16, 2025 by jennifer Leave a Comment

More than six million students in the U.S. receive special education services and that number is on the rise.

Frequent changes in educational philosophy and special-education law have made it increasingly difficult for parents to establish an appropriate education plan for their children.

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50 Ways to Support Your Child’s Special Education: From IEPs to Assorted Therapies, an Empowering Guide to Taking Action, Every Day

By Terri Mauro

This book looks at the many ways that parents can advocate for their children. including how to:

  • Communicate with teachers
  • Get homework done
  • Become involved at school
  • Ensure their children are well rested
  • Start a school day on the right foot

Advocacy comes in all forms, and sometimes it’s as simple as helping people get to know their child and family in a positive way.

This useful book will serve as an invaluable tool for parents looking to establish the best educational plan for their children.

You can purchase this book here.

IEP Resources

  • Preparing for an IEP Meeting – My Favorite Books
  • How to Write IEP Goals Workbook
  • IEP Goals Related to the Common Core for OT/PT
  • IEP Goals Related to the Common Core for OT/PT Grades 3-5

To read more about IEPs:

Wrightslaw: All About IEPsWrightslaw: All About IEPsWrightslaw: All About IEPsThe IEP from A to Z: How to Create Meaningful and Measurable Goals and ObjectivesThe IEP from A to Z: How to Create Meaningful and Measurable Goals and ObjectivesThe IEP from A to Z: How to Create Meaningful and Measurable Goals and ObjectivesSpecial Education Savvy: The Mom's Guide to Mindset and Effective Advocacy Throughout the IEP JourneySpecial Education Savvy: The Mom’s Guide to Mindset and Effective Advocacy Throughout the IEP JourneySpecial Education Savvy: The Mom's Guide to Mindset and Effective Advocacy Throughout the IEP JourneyComplete IEP Guide, The: How to Advocate for Your Special Ed ChildComplete IEP Guide, The: How to Advocate for Your Special Ed ChildComplete IEP Guide, The: How to Advocate for Your Special Ed Child

 

About the Author

Terri Mauro (Clifton, NJ) is the About.com guide to Parenting Special Needs Children and the editor of Mothers with Attitude, a site for adoptive and special-needs parents that has been named a USA Today Hot Site and a Good Housekeeping Site of the Day.

The mother of two children with special needs adopted from Russia, she a member of Sensory Integration International.

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