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Their Beautiful Minds: The Smart Child Who Struggles
Written by Dr. Edward M. Hallowell, M.D. It is time, long since past due, to follow a strengths-based paradigm as we understand children’s minds, especially the minds of those children who struggle to learn. Read more >>
One in Four Children with Autism Goes Undiagnosed, Study Finds
As many as one in four children with autism go undiagnosed — and, the majority of those in whom the disorder is missed are black or Hispanic. Read more >>
ASD Nest Program Builds SEL for Autistic Students, Peers
The ASD Nest Program in New York City places students with autism spectrum disorders in classrooms alongside “neurotypical” students while under the guidance of specially trained teachers. Stephen Shore, a special education professor at Adelphi University who has autism, told Read more >>
Raising Kids with Dyslexia: Advice from a Mom on a Mission
written by Liza Bennigson, Associate Director of Marketing and Communications When her son, Dylan, was struggling with reading in second grade, Melinda Saunders thought little of it. After all, her older daughter, Alison, had been a late-reader, and Melinda knew Read more >>
The IEP Process: Empowering Parents with Effective Strategies [presentation]
Do you feel overwhelmed and overpowered at your child’s IEP meeting? Do you want a more equal seat at the table? You can increase your credibility and help persuade IEP team members when you learn how to use your child’s Read more >>
School Becomes Model for How Peer Groups Can Help Students in Special Ed
South View Middle School’s Peer Insights program pairs students in special education with their general-education peers, opening lines of connection that extend throughout the school day — and beyond. Read more >>
Parent Resources About Effective Mental Health Care for Children [web resource]
Are you worried about your child’s behavior or feelings? Would you like to know the treatment options for your child? The Society of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology (SCCAP) website has videos of interviews with experts who discuss issues that Read more >>
Word Attack Strategies to Boost Reading Skills [presentation]
Do you see a child struggling to read the words in a book or in class? In this Community Education session for educators, learn how to identify a student with word attack struggles and helpful strategies that can make them Read more >>
California Spending Over $13 Billion Annually on Special Education
Spending on special education students in California has increased by just over 20 percent over the past decade — from $10.8 billion to $13 billion in inflation-adjusted figures, according to a new report. Read more >>
MindShift Guide to Understanding Dyslexia [downloadable]
Millions of Americans struggle to read and it’s often because they have dyslexia. An estimated five to 20 percent of kids are dyslexic but some don’t realize it. These students’ dyslexia go unnoticed and they struggle in school with feelings Read more >>
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650 Clark Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304
650.326.5530
CHC South Bay:
2280 Kenwood Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128
408.831.7512
CHC Ravenswood:
1765 E Bayshore Rd, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
650.702.2487
