Hearing experts agree that children can be screened very early for hearing deficits. If you suspect anything that seems unusual, find a qualified evaluator that understands your concerns.
Now, if that gives you the "time to go find a hidey hole" reaction, stop. Don't panic. There is a way to make sense of all the madness known as the school record.
Does your school limit the time an autistic child can spend in music classes? Would your child be able to attend music class with a dedicated educational assistant?
Here is a parent's report to his school board about the way the district's change to charter schools affected special education students and their opportunity to attend high-achieving schools in the Los Angeles, CA district (LAUSD).
Occasionally, babies keep their thoughts to themselves for a LONG time, perhaps for years. Perhaps they invent their own secret language, too. Perhaps you know the parents of one of these circumspect children.
The arts are too often overlooked in special education. Actually, they can be a key to unlock many doors and should be consulted and applied first, before jumping to other conclusions.
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