Communicating with a child that is not able to talk.

   A parent told a PACER advocate, “My child is 4 years old and is not able to talk. What can I do? How can I know what snack he wants or which friend he wants to play with?”

What tips might you share with this parent and others who have this concern?

 

Friends

A parent asked a PACER advocate, “My son has bipolar disorder. He has a very hard time making and keeping friends. What are some best practices to help him have friends?”

What tips might you share with this parent and others who have this concern?

Online School

Minnesota has a number of online public charter schools. These schools must enroll and serve students with disabilities as well as students without disabilities.

If your child with a disability attends an online school, what has been your experience related to special education services?

Extracurricular activities

  All children want to have fun! Including children with disabilities in extracurricular and nonacademic activities has been at the heart of special education since the beginning. Children with disabilities have the right to an equal opportunity to participate in public school-sponsored activities. There are many potential benefits to this participation including simply the opportunity to have a good time!

What extracurricular activities at school are sources of joy for your child?