by Dr. Garforth | Feb 7, 2019 | IEP
An Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is a collaborative process that is used to identify any differences made to a student with special needs’ curriculum including differences in instructional strategies or in the way their learning will be assessed. It is...
by Dr. Garforth | Feb 3, 2019 | IEP
Goals and Objectives An Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is a collaborative process that is used to identify educational goals and objectives that are appropriate for a student with special needs. It is important that students, parents and educators understand...
by Dr. Garforth | Feb 2, 2019 | Instructional Strategies
** A guest post by Nancy Young ** My thanks to Dr. Kathryn Garforth for inviting me to provide teachers and parents with a snapshot as to why and how to integrate movement into reading and spelling instruction and practice. Let’s get moving! Using...
by Dr. Garforth | Jan 31, 2019 | ADHD
Most people are familiar with the acronym ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder but not many people can tell you much more about it than the individual is hyper and always on the move. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder which means that it relates to how...
by Dr. Garforth | Jan 27, 2019 | ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder or ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that has three presentation types: Inattentive, Hyperactive/Impulsive, and Combined. A neurodevelopmental disorder means that it relates to how the brain functions and it is not due to...
by Dr. Garforth | Jan 2, 2019 | IEP, Parents
Individualized Education Plans or IEPs are documents created for individuals with special needs. They provide information about how the student’s educational path will differ from their peers. Each IEP should be tailored to the needs of the student it is created...
by Dr. Garforth | Dec 12, 2018 | Fine Motor Skills
I love the holiday season and something about the darkness and cold weather makes me want to do arts and crafts to celebrate the season. For those of you who celebrate Christmas, the tree is a perfect place to exhibit your children’s decorations. I know some...
by Dr. Garforth | Dec 9, 2018 | Advocacy, Parents
Knowing how to advocate for your child is an essential skill for any parent, especially for parents with a child who has medical needs or special needs. Children do not come with owners manuals, so it is nice to find a step by step guide on how to become a successful...
by Dr. Garforth | Nov 21, 2018 | Fine Motor Skills, Skill Development
Generally speaking, living in today’s digital world is having detrimental effects on the development and refinement of fine motor skills. Fine motor skills require the use of the small muscles in your body. Techinically this includes the movements made by your hands,...
by Dr. Garforth | Nov 20, 2018 | Advocacy, Parents
Advocacy is a crucial skill for parents of exceptional children to learn. The best way to ensure your child gets them the support they need in life is to advocate for them and to teach them how to self-advocate. Here is a link to the first of a series of three guest...
