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How to Successfully Refer Your Child for a Preschool Special Education Assessment
Parents are often surprised to learn their young child actually does not have to wait until they are 6 years old to be placed in …
8 Parent Rights Regarding Special Education You Should Know
For parents of children with disabilities or delays, it’s imperative that you understand your Parent Rights to best advocate for your child’s educational needs. When …
5 Things You Should Know About Speech-Language Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE) in Georgia
What is an Independent Educational Evaluation? The Georgia Department of Education defines an Individualized Educational Evaluation as an evaluation conducted by a qualified individual who …
Observe 6 Play Skills Based on Your Child’s Age
As an expert in child development, in the assessment process, a question I often ask parents and often misunderstood is: “Does your child play with …
4 Interactive Storybook Reading Tips to Improve Vocabulary in Young Children
Children with specific language impairment (SLI) have significant language deficits compared to their peers in the absence of an obvious causal factor. These deficits affect …
4 Online Developmental Screeners for Infants and Toddlers w/ Suspected Developmental Delays
Sometimes, when a young child has yet to speak their first words, the first thought of action is a referral to a speech-language pathologist. We’re …
