Therapeutic Resources Blog
How The Language Of Special Education Is Evolving
March 21, 2016
When we're reporting on special education, we inevitably run up against questions of how we should refer to students with disabilities and to the disabilities themselves. Read More »
School entry age may impact risk of ADHD diagnosis
March 18, 2016
The age at which a child starts school may influence their likelihood of being diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, suggests a new study published in The Journal of Pediatrics. Read More »
Commentary: What milestones mean when you have a child with autism
March 17, 2016
My husband and I recently received a note home from the schoolteacher of our 8-year-old son, Casey. She informed us that Casey had been caught lying about a misdeed, and that this wasn’t the first time. Our response? We whooped and high-fived. Yes, that’s right — we gave each other a high-five. Why? Read More »
Special education reform: opening closed doors
March 16, 2016
The wall between special education and general education at Portland Public Schools is dissolving, as educational thought moves toward a culture of inclusivity. But many teachers and parents who support the idea of integrating special ed students into regular classrooms are nonetheless worried about how PPS is doing it. Read More »