Parental ResourcePacket

By: Lyndsey Hartmann

Submitted to: Beth Stacey

July 21, 2013

Table of Contents The Special Education Process: Pages 3-

5 Learning Disabilities: Pages 6-7 Autism: Pages 8-10 ADHD: Pages 11-13 Support Groups for other disabilities:

Pages 14-16 Special School District: Pages 17-18 Tutoring Companies: Pages 19-21

Special Education Process The Special Education process can be a

very lengthy process as well as a confusing one. Where do parents start to find information on what an IEP is? What things can help a parent feel more at ease going into their first IEP meeting? The next slides will give some information that will help parents feel more comfortable/more knowledgeable about the process.

Special Education Process The websites below give information on

the basics of an IEP and how to understand what it will entail!http://kidshealth.org/parent/growth/

learning/iep.htmlhttp://

www.understandingspecialeducation.com/13-categories-of-special-education.html

http://nichcy.org/schoolage/iep/overviewhttp://tsbvi.edu/seehear/winter01/

mistakes.htm

Special Education Process

These are websites that can also help parents to feel more comfortable before going into an IEP meeting! Advocacy

http://tsbvi.edu/seehear/winter01/mistakes.htm http://www.parentguidenews.com/Articles/

AdvocatingforYourSpecialNeedsChildsEducation/ http://childcare.about.com/od/specialneeds/tp/

advocacy.htm Support Groups http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/sub-category/st-louis-mo-

usa/resources/kids-resources/special-needs-learning-differences http://www.cdc.gov/family/specialneeds/ http://www.understandingspecialeducation.com/IEP-parent-

support.html

Learning Disabilities What does it mean to have a learning

disability? In what academic areas could my child have a disability? Can they get help? According to NINDS “a learning disability is a disorder

that affects the ability to understand or use spoken or written language, do mathematical calculations, coordinate movements, or direct attention.”

Some of the common learning disabilities include: basic reading, reading comprehension, math calculations, or writing.

Treatment is available for learning disabilities and can include working with a special education teacher, medication, therapy, and/or tutoring depending on the child’s needs.

Learning Disabilities Where can I find more information on

Learning Disabilities and support groups in my area? http://www.helpguide.org/mental/

learning_disabilities.htm http://www.ldonline.org/ http://www.ldanatl.org/ http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/

learningdisabilities/learningdisabilities.htm http://www.ldastl.org/

Autism What is autism? Are there different forms of

autism? What are some common signs of Autism? What treatments are offered for students with autism? According to NINDS, “Autism is a range of complex

neurodevelopment disorders, characterized by social impairments, communication difficulties, and restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behavior.”

What are some different forms of Autism? Asperger-milder form of Autism Childhood Disintegrative Disorder-development normal to

3-4 years of age, then over months they can lose language, motor, social, and other skills learned previously.

Pervasive Developmental Disorder not otherwise specified- significant challenges in social and language development, but a mild form of autism.

Autism Common Signs of Autism

Impaired social interaction Unresponsive to people/focuses too long on one

given object Rocking Twirling Poor Eye Contact Repetitiveness

Treatments offered for Autism Educational/Behavioral Interventions Medications Dietary Interventions/Other therapies

Autism Where can I find more information on

Autism and support groups for Autism in my area? http://localmarket.autismsupportnetwork.com/

Autism_Support_Group_Saint_Louis_MO-p3900-Saint_Louis_MO.html

http://www.missouriautismcoalition.com/local_supports

http://www.autismspeaks.org/resource-guide/by-state/91/Support%20Groups/MO

http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/autism/detail_autism.htm

ADHD What is ADHD? Can my child get academic

help with ADHD? Do I need a diagnosis from my child’s doctor stating they have ADHD to receive any special education services? ADHD- (also known as Attention Deficit

Hyperactivity Disorder) can include focusing difficulties, hyperactivity, behavior issues, or a combination of all/some of these. (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0002518/)

Can my child get any academic help with ADHD? Treatment can include: medication, therapy, and

special education services

ADHDDo I need a diagnosis from my child’s

doctor stating they have ADHD to receive any special education services? This question is both yes and no. When you and

your student’s teacher suspect that ADHD may be something your student may have, the first place you should start is your pediatrician. A medical diagnosis of ADHD can help in the IEP process and can possibly qualify for services under Other Health Impairment. Students still need to get tested to see if learning disabilities or other disabilities/areas may be eligible for qualification too and all of that can be discussed with the members of the IEP team to get the best education for your student.

ADHD

Where can I find more information on ADHD and support groups in my area? http://www.specialeducationadvisor.com/students-

with-adhd-can-be-eligible-for-an-iep/ http://www.meetup.com/The-RHI-STL-County-ADD-

ADHD-Group/ http://healthlibrary.stlouischildrens.org/

90,P02552http://healthlibrary.stlouischildrens.org/90,P02552

http://missouri.supportgroups.com/

Support Groups Parents need a place to go to get

together and discuss issues they are facing with their special needs children. They need a place to go and feel like others can relate to them. On the next slides you will find support groups that parents can contact to find extra support.

Support Groups Cerebral Palsy-

http://www.childbirthinjuries.com/Cerebral-Palsy/Resources/Clinic/st-louis-childrens-hospital

Down’s Syndrome- http://dsagsl.org/programs-resources/

community-groups/

Hearing Impairment- http://www.yelp.com/biz/deaf-inc-st-louis http://www.stlouischildrens.org/health-

resources/support-groups/cochlear-implant-support-groups

Support Groups

Emotionally Disturbed- http://cap4kids.org/stlouis/parent-handouts/

behavior-counseling-addiction/

Speech/Language- http://www.speechville.com/communication-

station/missouri-speak.html http://

stlouishomeschoolevents.wordpress.com/special-needs-resources/

SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Who is Special School District? What services

can they provide to my child? Special School District is located in St. Louis

county and provides special education services to all of the school districts within St. Louis county.

Some of the services they provide include: Early Childhood Special Education Career and Technical Education Special Education Services Transition Services Applied Behavioral Analysis Interpreter Services Physical Therapy And much more…

SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Not only does Special School District provide

services to the districts within the St. Louis county region, they also provide services to private schools and run specialized schools within the county! These places include: Ackerman Litzsinger Neuwoehner Northview Southview Bridges

Private schools receive special education services after school through a program called SNAP. This program is federally funded and allows for students to still receive their much needed services, but in an after school format without leaving their school in the middle of the day.

For more information about Special School District’s other services you can locate it through www.ssdmo.org

Tutoring Companies Do your students/children get enough

one-on-one attention during the school day or at home? Do they need more practice on a specific skill that they don’t get time to practice at school? Have you ever considered looking into after school or weekend tutoring? On the next slides you will find a list of tutoring companies and their tutoring specialties.

Tutoring Companies Sylvan Learning Center-1-888-EDUCATE

http://tutoring.sylvanlearning.com/index.cfm Specializes in math, reading, writing, study skills,

homework help, standardized test preparation, summer camps, college preparation

Kumon- 1-800-ABC-MATH http://www.kumon.com/ Specializes in reading and math

Club Z Tutoring- 866-44-TUTOR http://clubztutoring.com Specializes in test preparation, pre-K readiness, academic

assistance, and study skills

Tutoring Companies

Simply Math and Reading- 636-256-0022 http://simplymath.com/ Specializes in math, writing, reading, study

skills, test preparation, and school work