What treatment is needed for a child with dysgraphia? This is a sticky question and one that causes a fair bit of …
What to do when you find out that your child has the right to be evaluated for a disability years after they have started having problems in school? Dear AM,…
What would you say to parents and teachers who don't know much about technology and might be a little intimidated? Don’t be afraid! A lot of these tools are really easy to use.…
What would you do with a child who really struggles to get words down on a page? Unfortunately, we still need to teach them how to type.…
What do you do if a college professor denies you reasonable accommodation? You have apparently been denied accommodations from a specific instructor in the course of your pursuit of an AA degree.…
What do you do when a graduate school refuses to accommodate a student during examinations? First, it may be useful to have updated psychological testing done, particularly if it hasn’t been done in the last three years.…
What do you do if your child is removed from special education and then does not do well? Dear Kimberly,…
What is your perspective on Universal Design for Learning, or UDL? CAST has developed a wonderful website on universal design for learning. It offers a terrific guide to developing lessons in a way that will be accessible and engaging for all students.…
When a student needs a quiet work area because of their ADD, do they have a right to get it? Dear Lisa:…
When teachers don't use assistive technology, cost is often a factor. Are there good low tech solutions—or maybe some tools that are free or inexpensive that more teachers might consider? Yes. If you look at reading, for example, we have multiple domains that students might struggle with.…
