KY-SPIN HELPS YOU HELP YOUR CHILD

KY-SPIN HELPS YOU HELP YOUR CHILD

KY-SPIN,Inc. provides families with the knowledge, skills, information and support they need to obtain improved services for their children.

Kentucky - Special Parent Involvement Network, Inc.

Monday, November 19, 2012

Holiday Season got you Stressed?


Holiday Season got you Stressed?

The holiday season can bring with it a lot of stress for anyone, but when you have a child with a disability it can be rewarding and challenging at times.  Remember you are human and cannot do everything, although we like to think we can.  Take time to celebrate and enjoy the simple things, you deserve that! 

Through the holiday’s regular routines are thrown out the window replaced by the hustle and bustle of things to do. For many children with disabilities our daily routine provides much needed structure.  When you stick to some of the normal routine it helps prepare the children for activities of the season.  We also know in our lives things can change in a moment’s notice and we have become masters at changing gears.

We never seem to have enough hours in the day to complete all we have to do and typically put ourselves last on the list to take care of.  It is important for you to take time for yourself even if it is a few minutes, you deserve it!  The old saying “if you do not take care of yourself you cannot take care of anyone else” is true but hard to live by.  Know that you are appreciated!  We hope you have a wonderful, safe and fun holiday season!

 

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

“How to Get An Evaluation for Your Child Through School” (Ages 3-21 years of age)



If you feel your child has a disability or has been diagnosed with a disability you may want to request an evaluation through school for special education services. Check out our Information Sheet on “How to Get An Evaluation for Your Child Through School” (Ages 3-21 years of age). A sample letter requesting your child be evaluated can be found in NICHCY's Communicating with Your Child’s School Through Letter Writing on page 12.




KY-SPIN,Inc. provides families with the knowledge, skills, information and support they need to obtain improved services for their children.
HELPS YOU HELP YOUR CHILD
SPIN (Special Parent Involvement Network) is a statewide project of KY-SPIN, Inc. SPIN-PTI (Parent Training & Information Project) is funded by the U.S.
Dept. of Education. SPIN provides training, information and support to people with disabilities, their parents and families, and information on all types of disabilities and topics for all age groups. We serve individuals with
disabilities, their parents/family members and professionals with all types of disabilities and all age groups. Workshops for parents and professionals are on-going throughout Kentucky. There is no fee for SPIN services. We also work one-on-one with families and professionals throughout the state. Resource
materials and referral services are also available.
Contact us toll-free at 800-525-7746 or by email at spininc@kyspin.com
www.kyspin.com

The contents of this blog were developed under a grant from
the US Department of Education, # H328M060015. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the US Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.
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