behavior issues

13 12, 2017

What Are Some Behavioral Challenges Typical In Persons with Down Syndrome?

kristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-23T14:28:24-05:00

The behavioral challenges seen in children with Down syndrome are usually not all that different from those seen in typically developing children. However, they may occur at a later age and last somewhat longer. For example, temper tantrums are typically common in 2-3 year olds, but for a child with Down syndrome, they may begin at 3-4. When evaluating behavior in a child or adult with Down syndrome it is important to look at the behavior in the context of the individual’s developmental age, not only his or her chronological age. It is also important to know the individual’s receptive and [...]

What Are Some Behavioral Challenges Typical In Persons with Down Syndrome?kristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-23T14:28:24-05:00

11 12, 2017

School Evaluations for Emotional Challenges

kristina@partnerstx.org2018-10-16T16:35:04-05:00

When a child’s emotional needs get in the way of his or her education, a request can be made for an assessment to see if the needs are severe enough for Special Education or a 504 plan. Put this request in writing. If your child is already in Special Education, the assessment would find out if counseling should be added to the IEP as a related service. Because Special Education counseling is to help students with their emotions so they can benefit from their education, when writing a request for an evaluation, use school examples. Areas might be grades and meeting [...]

School Evaluations for Emotional Challengeskristina@partnerstx.org2018-10-16T16:35:04-05:00

6 12, 2017

6 Tips to Help Kids With Impulsivity Issues Handle Gift Exchanges

kristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-23T14:29:36-05:00

Opening presents is supposed to be fun, not frustrating. But for kids who have trouble with impulsivity, gift exchanges can be full of potential pitfalls. Here’s what to look out for, and how you can help before the big day and in the moment. […]

6 Tips to Help Kids With Impulsivity Issues Handle Gift Exchangeskristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-23T14:29:36-05:00

9 11, 2017

What is a Manifestation Determination Review (MDR)?

kristina@partnerstx.org2017-11-09T13:26:46-06:00

When a child with a disability engages in behavior or breaks a code of conduct and the school proposes to remove the child, the school must hold a hearing to determine if the child’s behavior was caused by his disability. This hearing, a Manifestation Determination Review (MDR), is a process to review all relevant information and the relationship between the child’s disability and the behavior. Consequences for problem behaviors should not discriminate against a child based on his disability. Yet, schools continue to suspend and expel students with disabilities for behavior caused by their disabilities. Based on practical experience, Attorney Bill [...]

What is a Manifestation Determination Review (MDR)?kristina@partnerstx.org2017-11-09T13:26:46-06:00

8 05, 2017

Planning for a Meeting about Your Child’s Behavior Needs

kristina@partnerstx.org2017-06-30T15:26:36-05:00

Raising a child with a disability is challenging. Raising a child with a disability who also has behavioral needs is even more challenging. As a parent, you may find yourself among competing approaches to handling behavior concerns. Planning ahead for an individualized meeting about your child’s behavior needs will help you explain your own ideas about the best way to help your child in addition to listening to the ideas of others. […]

Planning for a Meeting about Your Child’s Behavior Needskristina@partnerstx.org2017-06-30T15:26:36-05:00

7 10, 2016

Plan Ahead for an Effective Meeting About Your Child’s Behavior Needs

kristina@partnerstx.org2019-05-30T13:55:46-05:00

As a parent, you may find yourself among competing approaches to handling behavior concerns. Planning ahead for an individualized meeting about your child’s behavior needs will help you explain your own ideas about the best way to help your child in addition to listening to the ideas of others.

Plan Ahead for an Effective Meeting About Your Child’s Behavior Needskristina@partnerstx.org2019-05-30T13:55:46-05:00

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