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March 17, 1997:  Famous people with ADD or a Learning Disability

March 24, 1997:  ADD chat link, ADD questions

April 1, 1997:  Dyslexia links, 504 issues

April 8, 1997: Modifications, Autism links, Learning Disabilities link

April 21, 1997: List of ADD books, More on 504, More on modifications.

April 28, 1997:  More Dyslexia links, Medication "Vacations".

May 5, 1997:  Tourette's Syndrome, Encouraging Note.

May 19, 1997:  Positive Notes We've Received, Medication Question.

June 2, 1997:  School Placement, Learning Disabilities.

June 9, 1997:  Inclusion

June 16, 1997:  AD/HD links, Summer Camps

June 23, 1997: Private Schools, 504 and ADD.  ADHD definitions

June 30th:  Accidentally erased- sorry!

July 7th:  Adults with AD/HD, Mineral imbalances and AD/HD.

July 14th:  Two year old speech, Learning Disabilities and IQ.

July 21st:  504 and College, AD/HD and Diet.

July 28th:  Dyslexia, Prevalence of AD/HD

August 4th:  Adult ADD and the Workplace, ADD links, Special Ed. Resources

August 11th:  Daydreaming and ADHD, Special Education Issues

August 18th:  More on 504, School's Responsibility, ADD Links, Direct Placements

August 25th:  Info on IQs, AD/HD and School

September 1st:  Back to School Issue:  What to Do at the Start of the Year

September 8th:  What exactly is AD/HD?  Link to article, Behavioral Checklist for AD/HD

September 15th:  Homework Issues

September 22nd:  504 and Adults

September 29, 1997:  Book List for Kids with AD/HD, Resource List for Special Education, Assistive Technology and other disability related issues.

October 13, 1997:  504 and AD/HD links, Legal information on recouping money from a district, and District Services in relation to special education.

October 20, 1997:  ADD in Adults, Timed Tests for Students- what to do with the schools.

October 27- November 3, 1997:  4 year olds with ADHD?, Physical Restraint on Students with Disabilities.

November 10, 1997:  All About IEPs (Individualized Educational Plans).

November 17th and 24th, 1997:  Gifted Link, Autism resources, Behavior Modification, 504 meeting information.

December 15, 1997:  504 and Private Schools, Discipline and Toilet Training with a Cerebral Palsy child.

December 29, 1997:  How Can I Get My Child a Computer?, The Teacher Says My Kid Has AD/HD, "Medication Vacations", Special Wish for All from a Reader.

January 5, 1998:  More ways to help a child in the class, Modifications, Private vs. Public School.

January 12, 1998:  IEP struggles, Outside resources, Teachers Aid info for Special Education, Frustrating Experiences by an aide and potential teacher.

January 19, 1998:  Parent working towards Special Education endorsement, Homeschooling an AD/HD child, Book List.

February 2-9, 1998:  Follow up from a parent, Does my child qualify for a 504 plan?

February 9-16, 1998:  Services for a two year old with ADD, Gifted info, Overcrowding and a special needs child.

February 23, 1998:  Alternative forms of treatment for ADHD, Funding for a special needs student, Appropriate education for children with autism.

March 9, 1998:  Eligibility policy for Activities and Section 504, Educational Discrimination.

March 23, 1998:  How Does My Child Get into Special Education?, Working with children with special needs.

March 30, 1998:  The Special Education Process Continued...

April 13 and 20, 1998:  Summer Camp Info, Special Ed. Services.

April 27, 1998:  Dyslexia Research

May 4th and 11th, 1998:  High IQ with ADD, more info on AD/HD

May 25th, 1998: 504 plan without a diagnosis.

June 8, 1998:  Out and About Summer Activities in the Denver Metro Area, Deaf parent's rights, Link to Behavioral checklist for AD/HD.

June 15, 1998:  Summer Fun (Gluep, Letter Pretzels, Chocolate Candy), 8th grader reading at 2nd grade level, Starting a Special Education Evaluation.

June 22, 1998: Is Section 504 Dying of Neglect in Your School?

July 13, 1998:  Section 504 and Specific Disabilities

July 20, 1998:  The Lowdown on Dyslexia, Summer Activities.

July 31, 1998:  More Summer Activities, Links to Organizations for the Developmentally Disabled, Support Group Links.

August 7, 1998:  Reader's fun ideas with children, Sensory Integration Disorder.

August 21, 1998:  Needs Determining Programming

August 31, 1998:  Back to School in Special Education.

September 14, 1998:  Should a 26 year old severely handicapped person be out on his own? Mental Retardation links.

September 21, 1998:  "My handicapped child is continually being hurt at school."

September 28, 1998:  Boosting a child's self esteem.

October 12, 1998:  More on Section 504.

October 19, 1998:  Twice Exceptional Child

November 2, 1998:  Therapeutic Services and Homeschooling

November 16, 1998:  Advocacy Info.

November 30, 1998:  Can One Lose a Learning Disability?

December 14, 1998:  Hope for the Holidays!

January 4, 1999:  Disbility Focus: Sensory Integration Disorder; Class size limitation, Using the IEP to meet your child's needs, Discrimination.

January 25, 1999:  IEP Info, Coaching Article, Legal Recourse.

February 1, 1999:  More IEP Info, Central Auditory Processing Disorder.

February 15, 1999:  Link to Coaching Article, School District Links, "What kind of learning disability does my son have?"

March 8, 1999:  Overview of IDEA 97's Disciplinary Requirements.

March 22, 1999:  Does the IEP team have to provide all testing?  Are LD students eligible for regular high school diplomas?  Is it legal to deny special education students vocational training?

April 21, 1999:  Thoughts on Columbine Shooting, Children and Tragedy.

May 3, 1999:  Hope Through Healing, Letters regarding Columbine tragedy, Link to Colorado Talking Book Library, Legal Resources.

May 24, 1999:  The Healing Continues, Link to 40 Developmental Assets, Summer Camps in Colorado.

June 14, 1999:  Latest regulations for IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)

July 5, 1999:  School options for a child with CAPD (Central Auditory Processing Disorder)

July 26, 1999:  Choosing a school for your child with special needs.

August 16, 1999:  Martial Arts programs for children with AD/HD.

August 30, 1999:  Start of School Notes, Developing a program for Independent Studies Credit, What to Do when a student does not qualify for special education (more 504 info), Labeling issues.

September 20, 1999:  IEP (Individualized Educational Plan) info, Outside evaluations, More on 504 and protection under the law.

October 4, 1999:  ADHD Links, ADHD Research info, Grades falling.

November 1, 1999:  School not following IEP.  Workshop Info.

November 22, 1999:  Giving thanks, Response to the Resolution Against Psychotropic Medications in the Schools.

December 13th and 28th, 1999:  Holiday Info, 504 and Giftedness.