About Anissa
My name is Anissa. Let me tell you a little about myself, I am a mother of three, two girls and a boy. They keep me very busy!! I am also a big scrapbooking fan!! I am a publicist, writer, I out-source work, and I am an online business owner by day, and by night I am mommy to those three beautiful kids and have a wonderful husband. I have two children with varying degrees of hearing loss, and who are both very special little people. My youngest also has SPD, which I am learning more and more about. I look forward to sharing more about myself and my experiences in helping my special children with you.Website: http://Molly-Mormon.com
Posts by Anissa
Services For Children with Developmental Delays or Disabilities
By Anissa on October 14, 2009
Early Intervention Programs are a network of state-supported services for children with developmental delays or disabilities. Most states have similar programs although they may call it something a bit different. For instance, in Utah, it is {read more}
By Anissa on October 14, 2009
IEP Procedural Safeguards – New Changes in the IDEA Act
By Anissa on September 7, 2009
In July of 2009 new rules were put into place in the IDEA Act, and from how I read these changes, they favor the child (and us parents).
One of the changes is in the Procedural Safeguards: Due Process Procedures for Parents and Students (Subpart E). {read more}
By Anissa on September 7, 2009
Make Summer Special For Your Special Needs Child
By Anissa on June 17, 2009
While summer break is a time all kids should look forward to, summertime can often be difficult for special needs kids. For children with disabilities, school isn’t only about academics, it is also a time when they have access to friends and programs {read more}
By Anissa on June 17, 2009
Do You Use Play As Therapy?
By Anissa on May 3, 2009
Play therapy is one of the most effective ways of learning for children, especially in their younger years.
When our PIP Counselor would come out to our house, she would bring all kinds of books and toys to help teach different tasks that had to do with {read more}
By Anissa on May 3, 2009
Are Budget Cuts Taking Needed Services Away From Your Child?
By Anissa on May 2, 2009
With budget cuts in education, you may find yourself in an uphill battle with your school district, state-run school, and your own state. Know your rights, and who to call in order to enforce them.
As a mother who has recently found herself at battle {read more}
By Anissa on May 2, 2009
Attending Your First IEP Meeting
By Anissa on April 22, 2009
If you are getting ready to go to your first IEP meeting, you probably have a few questions about what will be covered or what you should know before going in to the meeting.
The following video is designed for parents who are going to be attending {read more}
By Anissa on April 22, 2009
Special Needs Kids And Pets
By Anissa on March 25, 2009
Photo by Dawn Young
As a mother of children with special needs, I have come to realize the relationship between children and pets can be a complex but inspirational connection. My youngest dearly loves our cat, and could follow him anywhere anytime. Our {read more}
By Anissa on March 25, 2009
Early Intervention: Automatic Qualifiers, part III
By Anissa on March 21, 2009
This is the last in a three-part series on typical automatic qualifiers for early intervention programs.
DIAGNOSIS/CONDITIONS LIST
12. Abnormalities of Metabolism
a. Amino Acid
Maple Syrup Urine Disease
Untreated PKU
b. Carbohydrate
Infantile {read more}
By Anissa on March 21, 2009
Early Intervention: Automatic Qualifiers, part II
By Anissa on March 20, 2009
This is the second in a three-part series on typical automatic qualifiers for early intervention programs.
DIAGNOSIS/CONDITIONS LIST
4. Neurocutaneous Disorders
a. Sturge-Weber
b. Tuberous Sclerosis
c. Neurofibromatosis Type 1
5. Spinal Cord Injury {read more}
By Anissa on March 20, 2009
Early Intervention: Automatic Qualifiers, part I
By Anissa on March 19, 2009
Make a List of the special needs your child has...
This is the first in a three-part series on typical automatic qualifiers for early intervention programs.
Most states’ agencies for the Early Intervention Programs will have similar rules and practices, {read more}
By Anissa on March 19, 2009
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