Severe discrepancy: references

By Rick Colosimo / October 10, 2009 / Comments Off on Severe discrepancy: references

Here are some quotes from relevant laws and regulations regarding the usage of the severe discrepancy model for determining whether a child has a specific learning disability: IDEA sections: a. 20 USC 1414(b)(2) says: (2)  Conduct of evaluation In conducting the evaluation, the local educational agency shall— (A) use a variety of assessment tools and…

Severe discrepancy: status in NJ

By Rick Colosimo / October 9, 2009 /

School districts in New Jersey are permitted to use a severe discrepancy method for determining whether a child has a specific learning disability.

Organic farming for self-reliance

By Rick Colosimo / October 9, 2009 / Comments Off on Organic farming for self-reliance

This article on a European CSA alternative struck me as a great idea to use as a framework for an adult living/training option for some autistic adults or teens. A farm environment would allow for a variety of sensory environments and different tasks to help accommodate individual needs, quirks, and talents. Organic farming would definitely…

ANNOUNCEMENT – Restraint Survey

By Rick Colosimo / September 29, 2009 / Comments Off on ANNOUNCEMENT – Restraint Survey

via COPAA I include this today because the thought of these activities, let alone the actual descriptions of what has happened to our children, those least able to defend themselves, to seek protection, to tell others, chokes me up every time. I’m still looking for anyone with IEP language regarding these issues. APRAIS, The Alliance…