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…see his IEP and in which disability category he was classified, that would do nothing to let them know what to expect (or not expect) from him. Therefore, I concentrated…

…classroom behavior management interventions, where you’re working directly with the school, how it actually plays out in real life, is kids sometimes get an Individualized Education Plan or Section 504…

…the drop-down menu or checklist that are so often included in IEPs and 504 plans. An accommodation can be anything a child needs. For example, an accommodation could be that…

…to participate in school-based activities and routines. Tiers of OT support In the past, occupational therapy was mainly restricted to students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or a 504…

…OT support In the past, occupational therapy was mainly restricted to students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or a 504 plan. However, with the 2004 legislation, school-based OTs can…

…address his behaviors under education or civil rights laws. The school called so often that it became impossible for Ms. Manwell to plan her day. Calls would come following difficulties…

…of involved tasks or reminders to make plans with specific people). As relevant, include in a plan as needed social distancing guidelines and rules that should be followed. To help…

…specialist. These professionals can help you to assess the factors that can lead a child to be dysregulated, create a plan for how to help, and design a crisis plan,…

…at regular intervals or on an as-needed basis to review an implementation plan or think through a decision. I additionally offer “book-end” check-ins-just before and after taking an emotionally challenging…

…such as planning, organization, persistence toward long-term goals, and the ability to inhibit or ignore distractions and task-irrelevant activities. The required skill set mirrors challenges often observed in youth with…

…Becerra) challenging recent updates to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibits discrimination based on disability in federally funded programs, including schools and workplaces. The lawsuit argues…