Reading with homonymous hemianopia
What you need to know Vision loss from epilepsy surgery can make reading harder, especially when part of the visual field is missing. Homonymous hemianopia may cause skipping words, guessing, or
Back to School After Epilepsy Surgery: Creating a Snapshot of Your Child
As the new school year starts, parents of kids who had epilepsy surgery often wonder how to make sure their child gets the right support at school. Even if your child has an IEP
Parents and Educators: Discover Our Essential Guide of Special Education Resources
Introducing Our New Special Education Resource Guide! Many of you wonder what kind of accommodations, services, and supports you can request from your child's school, especially when it comes to understanding the outcomes of
Understanding Memory After Hemispherectomy: Insights and Outcomes
Exploring hemispherectomy and its impact on memory Many parents are cautious about allowing their child to have hemispheric surgery because of the potential outcomes such as losing some ability to move, or more importantly,
What we learned in our Power Hour session about vision after epilepsy surgery
Recently we hosted a Power Hour on Vision After Epilepsy Surgery. Dr. Linda Lawrence, member of our scientific advisory board and a pediatric ophthalmologist who is an expert in brain-based visual impairment as well as
Power Hour: AAC and Literacy
Some children in our community use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices to communicate with others. We often hear parents share that they wonder if proper reading instruction is part of their education. Does your team
Our new goal bank will help you navigate your child’s IEP
We are often asked by families, “What are good goals for my child’s IEP after epilepsy surgery?” Or “How do I know if my child is on track to meet their IEP goals?”
A Parent’s Guide to Getting a One-to-One Aide for Your Child in School
How to get a 1:1 aide for your child after epilepsy surgery Children with epilepsy often have behavior issues or safety needs that require them to have more direct supervision than a typical child
Announcing our new Power Hour to help answer your questions
Do you want to learn how to be a better collaborator with your child’s school team and still get the services your child needs? Do you feel frustrated by the IEP process? Confused?
How to get your child’s IEP revised after evaluation
Revise Your Child's IEP After Evaluation - Proven Steps for Success Last week, I wrote about the importance of evaluations. Now we need to know what to do after your child has been evaluated.