Overview of Delays and Disorders
A stroll down the slippery slope of Sub-group Norms
A stroll down the slippery slope of Sub-group Norms: What do boy/girl...
Where do Preschoolers receive special education services?
Early Intervention and special education services at all levels (from...
How much do States spend on preschool special education services?
The survey also included fiscal information. The average expenditure for...
How many preschool children receive special education services?
An online survey conducted as part of the Governors Task Force for...
Is Early Intervention COST Effective?
There is another key question that every parent, professional, and...
Is Early Intervention CLINICALLY Effective?
There is a key question that every parent, professional, and politician...
What is the Early Intervention Program?
In 1986, the U.S. Congress passed the Individuals with Disabilities...
A Journey to and through PRIDE
Once upon a time, there was a mommy, a daddy, and a baby. The baby did...
What’s in a Label?
“Does my child have a developmental preference or a problem?” Often when...
“The Paradox of Normal”: Power or Oppression?
“Normal” may be defined in any number of ways: To define normal in...
Does Johnny have a disorder, is Johnny labeled with a disorder, or is Johnny defined by his disorder?
Does Johnny have a disorder, is Johnny labeled with a disorder, or is...
The Short Bus: The wheels of the disability machine set in motion
In the book, “The Short Bus” author Jonathan Mooney describes his...
Is ‘Diagnostic Uncertainty’ Good News or Bad News?
Usually, when there is a developmental delay with a very young child, we...
“Can we (and should we) diagnose very young children? Are we racing to conclusions?”
Disorders of learning, behavior and social functioning are often...
What is the relationship between DSM, ICD, and a State’s educational handicapping conditions?
The DSM, the ICD, and a State’s Educationally Handicapping Conditions are...
Is it a difficulty or a diagnosis?
Is it a difficulty or a diagnosis? A delay or a disorder? A preference...