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Be your child's best advocate!Children with special needs who succeed in school have one thing in common--their parents are passionate and effective advocates. It's not an easy job, but with The Everything Parent's Guide to Special Education, you will learn how to evaluate, prepare, organize, and get quality services, no matter what your child's disability.This valuable handbook gives you the tools you need to navigate the complex world of special education and services, with information on:Assessment and evaluationEducational needs for different disabilities, including multiple disabilitiesCurrent law, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Working within the school system to create an IEPThe importance of keeping detailed recordsDealing with parent-school conflict With worksheets, forms, and sample documents and letters, you can be assured that you'll have all you need to help your child thrive--in school and in life!.
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Amanda Morin is a speaker, author, podcast host, former classroom teacher and early intervention specialist, mom, and all-around Wearer of Many Hats. She also serves as an in-house adviser for Understood.org, where she teaches about using empathy as a tool to understand difference and embrace inclusion. She has written for and served as an expert resource for numerous outlets, including NPREd, Education Week, Associated Press (AP) , The Atlantic, Washington Post, Parenting Special Needs Magazine, and more. She lives in coastal Maine with her family.
