Linda Berlin, Psy.D. & Psychological AssociatesCoral Springs: 1890 N. University Drive * Suite 215 * Coral Springs, FL 33071 * Telephone: (954) 227-2700 * Fax: (954) 227-2704 Boca Raton: 7000 W. Palmetto Park Road * Suite 407 * Boca Raton, FL 33433 * Telephone: (561) 347-0997 * Fax: (561) 347-0996 |
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Promoting Awareness and Understanding of Children and Adults With Special Needs
The United States, as well as other countries across the globe, has become increasingly involved in the process of expanding the social, emotional, and educational opportunities for children and adults with disabilities.
- Identification –
- Awareness and Involvement –
- Emotional Support –
- Become Proactive not Reactive –
- Become Aware of Alphabet Soup –
- Curriculum and Instruction –
Screening and diagnostic testing
Become educated, and learn the optimal ways to intervene and meet the special needs of the individual.
Obtain assistance from community and educational services as well as private individual counseling agencies that provide trained professionals to support, inform, and offer additional resources.
Develop advocacy skills by learning about your legislated rights. Special needs legislation has been enacted into law, which provides critical protection and supports for children and adults with disabilities.
Special needs legislation is a language onto itself. The terminology is daunting. To communicate effectively and obtain all the services you are eligible to receive, you must learn this new language. Seek out trained counselors that specialize in working with children and adults with special needs to provide crucial guidance.
Become knowledgeable. Realize that the methodologies for educational instruction and curriculum are sensitive to diversity, and reflect the differences in all children and adults.
Rhonda Grunther, MSW. She has been a leading special needs advocate in Broward and Palm Beach Counties since 1970. She has helped hundreds of children receive the educational accommodations necessary to lead a healthy and productive life. To learn more about Ms. Grunther click here or she can be reached at (954) 227-2700 or (561) 347-0997.