RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES

First, you should know that principals must consider mitigating factors before deciding to suspend a student from school. You can appeal the decision if you feel that the principal has not adequately considered all of the factors. If a student has special education needs and an individual education plan (IEP), the principal must consider the following: was the behaviour a manifestation of a disability identified in the student's plan? was appropriate accommodation provided? I

While we know how important consent is in ABA therapy, how much consent are children really giving when instructors are working with them?

Enrolling your ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) child in kindergarten can be both nerve-racking and exciting for you and your child. Let me walk you through the process for the best outcome. At what age is school mandatory in Ontario? Children who will be 4 years old between the first of January and the end of December are eligible to register for kindergarten for the September of that year. Did you know that full-day kindergarten is not mandatory? In Ontario, it is mandatory f

Written by: Karen Robinson, Certified Special Education Advocate What does IPCR stand for? School Boards are required to establish committees for the purpose of Identification and appropriate Placement of students with special needs. These committees are called IPRCs (Identification, Placement and Review Committee). Any student has a right to an IPRC, even if the student is in Kindergarten. Once the child is enrolled, an initial IPRC meeting or a Review can be requested by ei