Top 5 Back to School Tips for Parents of Students with Special Education Needs

Some tips for parents of students with special education needs to help them prepare for the upcoming school year: Spend time to review last year’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) and in particular review your child’s statement of needs. Start talking with your child about returning to school in a positive way.  This will help prepare them mentally for going back to school. Identify any new…

Link between ADHD-like behaviour and sleep habits

A new study finds that children’s bedtime habits can lead to a misdiagnosis of ADHD, according to the New England Center for Pediatric Psychology. “ADHD is a difficult diagnosis because its based on symptoms,” Dr. Mary Graber said. “We require that kids have symptoms in more than one situation.” The study by the New England Center for Pediatric Psychology found that children who do not…