Hearing to your child’s negative talk or actions can be scary but the good news is, you can teach your child to talk back to his negative little voices. How do you do that? Well, the answer lies in YOU!
Most people with disabilities can manage their own affairs with assistance and guidance from a person whom they trust and do not need a guardian. There are many alternatives to guardianship that give people with disabilities support to make decisions without taking away their rights. During the 84th Texas Legislative Session in 2015, legislators passed new laws that make Texas the first state to have laws recognizing supported decision-making agreements as an alternative to guardianship. Continue reading this informative article from Disability Rights Texas to learn more about supported decision-making. What Is Supported Decision-Making? Supported decision-making allows individuals to make their own decisions and stay in charge of [...]
Teachers and students deserve school environments that are safe, supportive, and conducive to teaching and learning. Creating a supportive school climate—and decreasing suspensions and expulsions—requires close attention to the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of all students.
During the 2015 session, the Texas legislature passed a law (SB 507) requiring video tapping in certain special education classrooms in Texas public schools; an action that drew national attention.
The In-Home and Community-Based Training & Parent/Family Training and Support resource manual on the ESC 10 website provides information, procedural guidance and practical considerations for trainers responsible for developing and implementing individualized in-home & community-based services and individualized Parent/Family Support services.
Preparing for a dental visit can entail some strategic planning for parents of kids with autism. Although it may never be a trip that is smooth sailing for children with autism or any special needs, it can be better with the right amount of planning.
