1. Healthy Pet | Human/Animal Bond: Pets Living With Disabilities Windsor, colorado. " Often it's much harder for us as people to get over our prejudices about special needs for their disabled pets and see state to schools, nursing homes, and http://www.healthypet.com/Library/animal_bond-18.html

Human/Animal Bond: Pets Living With Disabilities As veterinary medicine advances, veterinarians are able to help an increasing number of animals with serious problems, and these animals are living longer than ever before. The number of animals with disabilities, chronic diseases, and other conditions that require special care is constantly rising, and these animals are beginning to find a special place in pet owners' hearts. "Animals are amazing in their ability to recover and adapt to life with a disability," says Dr. Robin Downing, a veterinarian in Windsor, Colorado. "Often it's much harder for us as people to get over our prejudices about special needs pets than it is for the animals to get over their disabilities." Less obvious needs Many animals with mental retardation or cognitive function problems can do quite well with a little extra attention from owners, though results can vary widely depending on the pet's condition. Dr. Downing's cat Kramer was born with cerebellar hypoplasiapart of his brain did not fully develop. He can think and reason as well as any other cat, but he has problems coordinating the movement of his legs, and he often stumbles and falls. When he does, he simply picks himself up again. "He was born this way," explains Dr. Downing, "and he's never known any other kind of life. He doesn't know he's different from any other cat." Kramer mostly lives his life as a normal cat, but he does require some protection from staircases and other precarious places where his falls could be dangerous.

2. Therapy/Respite Camps: Kids With Autism And Other Special Needs A page with information about summer camps for kids with special needs needs for movement, creativity and various sensory experiences. Sky Ranch is to serve the disabled schools, Boulder, colorado puts out a list every Spring through their special http://wmoore.net/therapy.html

Therapy/Respite Camps for Kids This page evolves as people tell me about new camps, so if you know of camps that are not listed here, please email me so I can get the information posted here. If you direct a camp that would like a simple WWW page that describes your camp, I'll be pleased to put one up just email a description of the camp to me. Also, please let me know about any other WWW resources to which I should have a link. Thanks! What's Here? Information about summer camps that focus on therapy for kids with special needs and/or respite for the kids and their families. I have broken it into national categories and regional categories in the USA: United States Northeast Southeast Midwest Southwest ... Greece Apologies in advance if my sense of these regions differs from yours! If you cannot find an appropriate camp on this page I also have some links to other potentially useful pages as well as some other websites that list camps. I list all of the camps I know of, so please do not email me asking for help locating a camp. Thanks. Camps in the Northeast (USA) Connecticut Camp Horizons provides winter weekend get-a-ways, a week long holiday event, and 8 weeks of residential summer camp for children and adults who are mild to moderately mentally handicapped. In South Windham, CT.

3. KinderStart - Child Development : Special Needs Child schools/Organizations colorado. schools/Organizations Connecticut young children. ( special needs) Add/View Comments attention to disabled and special kids, readily accessible http://www.kinderstart.com/childdevelopment/specialneedschild

KinderStart Alta Vista Ask Jeeves Excite Google HotBot GO LookSmart Lycos Webcrawler Adoption Animal Friends Bringing Home Baby Child Development ... Child Development : Special Needs Child Categories Advocacy Groups Diagnosis/Warning Signs Educational Issues General Information ... Support Groups Web Pages The following links are in English A.D.D. Consults A.D.D. Consults offers psychoeducational services to individuals, families and professionals via private e-mail. For those who live in areas where information on Attention Deficit Disorder may be scarce. Add/View Comments Rate this Site "The Misunderstood, Misdiagnosed and Unseen Disability" Sensory Integration Dysfunction-This paper will explain sensory integration dysfunction to the point of understanding the nature of this unseen (and often misdiagnosed) disability, as well as its psychological, emotional, learning and social effects on the individual. Add/View Comments Rate this Site Abilitations Abilitations is the industries leading children's therapy and special needs catalog with product mix including movement, special education, sensory integration, adapted play and more. Add/View Comments Rate this Site Ability OnLine Ability OnLine is a friendly and safe computer friendship network where children and youth with disabilities or chronic illnesses connect to each other as well as to their friends, family members, caregivers and supporters.

4. Food Service Resource List Special Needs CO University of colorado Health Sciences Center, School and feeding needs of the developmentally disabled is described children with special needs who attend schools that provide http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/service/t2.htm

Food Service Resource List Special Needs March 1997 The resources selected for this list contain reliable information and are available nationwide. Your local library or bookstore can help you locate these books, journals, and audiovisuals. Other items can be obtained from the source listed. The call numbers provided are for the National Agricultural Library. Lending information is provided at the end of this document. In alphabetical order: Accommodating children with special dietary needs in the school nutrition programs: guidance for school food service staff Washington, DC: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Service, 1995. 61 p. CALL NO: aLB3479 U6A23 1995 Summary: Describes some of the factors which must be considered in the early phases of planning for substitutions to the regular school meal which must be made to accommodate children with disabilities. Suggests ways in which the school food service can interact with other responsible parties in the school and the community at large to serve children with disabilities. Annotated bibliography: nutrition management for children with special needs 2nd edition Cross, Beverly; and National Food Service Management Institute

5. What's An IEP? (and Other Special Needs) - Adoption Forums two siblings in colorado (we're from Indiana the schools get extra money for each child that needs special ed A developmentally disabled or challenged 4 year old needs an IEP http://forums.adoption.com/t120545.html

Adoption.com AdoptionShop.com ParentProfiles.com Adopting.org ... AdoptionLists.com There are 205 users online! Welcome Log In: Username: Password: Lost Password? Welcome to AdoptionForums.com. You are currently browsing the forums as a Guest , and can view messages. To post messages, you must be a registered member and log in. Don't have an account? Register now! Adoption Forums Special Needs Special Needs Adoption ... Next Thread Author Thread Banned Registered: Feb 2003 Location: Posts: 72 What's an IEP? (and other special needs) My husband and I are being considered for the adoption of two siblings in Colorado (we're from Indiana, which I've heard has a tough person in charge of ICPC!). Anyway, their profile is a little vague, so I was hoping someone could define the medical terms in "plain English" for us: 1. "The children's developmental challenges are met with an Individualized Education Plan." (What does this mean? Would they be behind academically, or is it physical/developmental?) 2. They "...have difficulty focusing on one activity at a time" and "take medication and receive therapeutic services." (For what? Adhd? Something else?) 3. They also "receive weekly physical, speech, and occupational therapies to help them with coordination, muscle tone, and speech impediments."

6. The Colorado Advisory Network schools that help children clearinghouse for info training about Center for Computer Assistance to The disabled Helping Children with special needs. The colorado Advisory Network http://www.coloradoadvisory.org/parentline9-29-97.htm

The Colorado Advisory Network Parentline: September 29, 1997 Hello, welcome to Parentline, where your questions get answered about children with special needs. Watch for this upcoming section in our web site: The Educator's Area Although much of our information is geared towards parents, many educators have found our information helpful as well. We decided to focus a little more on educators and what they need to meet the needs of children with special needs. So, watch for this area, soon to be developed! Dear CAN: Hi, I'm new at this, but hope someone can answer my question. My 8 year old son has Attention Deficit Disorder and his teacher and classmates want to encourage him. Are there any books out there besides "Shelley the Hyperactive Turtle?" The teacher wants to read them to the class. Thank you very much. Kate Dear Kate: Thank you for your question. Yes, there are other books for children, and here are a few to look into: Eukee the Jumpy, Jumpy Elephant

7. Colorado School Guides TM Accreditation Association of colorado Independent schools Waiting List Usually; special needs Capability Academically gifted, learning disabled, sight impaired http://www.coloradoschoolguides.com/subscriber/sample1.html

Private School Sample Report Back to Sample Reports List Foothills Academy Use your browser's Print button or select Print from the File menu to print this report. Address: 4725 Miller St. City: Wheat Ridge Zip: Phone: Date Founded: Accreditation: Association of Colorado Independent Schools, National Association of Schools Principal: Mary L. Faddick, head of school Contact Person: Carroll Jones, communications director Grades Offered: K-12 Enrollment: Elementary-80, Middle-64, High-60, 50% girls, 50% boys Pupil/Teacher Ratio: Pupil/Classroom Teacher Ratio: Teacher Support: Librarian; teachers for music (2), art, foreign language (4), PE, and theater workshop (3); teacher aides (3) Dress Code: Respectful dress Costs: Tuition $6,030-7,130 year; application fee $100 Scholarships Available: 10-100% of tuition Services: Child care after school 3:30-5:30 PM, organized car pools, handicapped access, lunch Student Profile: Motivated, different learning styles Admission Requirements: Two-day visitation, interview Waiting List: Usually Special Needs Capability: Academically gifted, learning disabled, sight impaired/blind, hearing impaired/deaf, developmentally disabled, physically disabled

8. Schools Also, a preschool for nondisabled youngsters ages 3 Peer models and special needs children are integrated in University of colorado at Boulder, (303) 492-6301 http://www.ci.broomfield.co.us/schools/index.shtml

@import url(http://www.ci.broomfield.co.us/styles/styles.css); /*IE and NN6x styles*/ Home Contact Us Links Español ... View Public Schools by School District Schools (listed alphabetically by school name) or View public schools by school district Public Schools Aspen Creek K-8 School 5500 Aspen Creek Drive Broomfield, CO 80020 Birch Elementary School 1035 Birch Street Broomfield, CO 80020 Broomfield Heights Middle School 1555 Daphne St. Broomfield, CO 80020 Broomfield High School 1 Eagle Way Broomfield, CO 80020 Centennial Elementary School 13200 Westlake Drive Broomfield, CO 80020 Coyote Ridge Elementary School 13770 Broadlands Drive Broomfield, CO 80020 Emerald Elementary School 755 W. Elmhurst Place Broomfield. CO 80020 Kohl Elementary School 1000 W. Tenth Avenue Broomfield, CO 80020 Legacy High School 2701 W. 136 th Ave. Broomfield, CO 80020 Mandalay Middle School 9651 Pierce Westminster, CO 80021

9. Job Exchange Education Teacher Emotionally Behaviorally disabled Public schools Deaf and the Blind colorado Springs, CO Teacher Dubai Center for special needs Dubai, United http://www.spedex.com/jobs/jobs.htm

Job Exchange Submit a job listing. About these postings.... Rehabilitation Teacher Pacific Grove, CA (5/29/04) Home Counselor-Early Intervention VI Blind Babies Foundation San Francisco, CA (5/29/04) Lighthouse of Broward County, Inc. Fort Lauderdale, FL (5/29/04) Special Education CI Elementary Teacher East Detroit Public Schools Eastpointe, MI (5/29/04) Rehabilitation Teacher The Iris Network Portland, ME (5/29/04) CI Secondary Special Ed Teacher East Detroit Public Schools Eastpointe, MI (5/29/04) Director of Children, Youth and Support Services Lighthouse of Broward County Fort Lauderdale, FL (5/29/04) Teacher-Visually Impaired Pee Dee Education Center Florence, SC (5/22/04) Teacher of the Visually Impaired Burlington, VT (5/22/04) Teacher of the Visually Impaired Sullivan County BOCES Liberty, NY (5/22/04) Rehabilitation Teacher St. Louis Society f/t Blind and Visually Impaired St. Louis, MO (5/22/04) Teacher of the Visually Impaired Clark County School District Las Vegas, NV (5/14/04)

10. Colorado Schools - CO Elementary, Middle And High School Information the ITBS and CSAP, consistently surpass the colorado and DPS is also home to a Physically disabled Center Program as well as have their special needs met in http://www.greatschools.net/modperl/browse_school/co/412/

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11. Camps & Schools Serving Kids With ADHD & Special Needs with children with ADHD and learning disabilities, as well as Camp PO Box 1146 Vail, colorado 81658 Phone summer camp for children with special needs and their http://adhd.kids.tripod.com/camp.html

List of Schools and Camps Focused on the Special Needs of Misunderstood Kids: * Peterson's Special Schools page provides information about how to choose the best school for your childvery helpful for parents of children with special needs. Schools: IMPACT - Whittier Christian SchoolI.M.P.A.C.T. = Increasing Might, Power, Academics, Choices, and Truth. This is an opportunity program for students with specialized needs within the Whittier Christian School System, involving the two elementary schools and the junior high school. The program is directed by a dynamic and caring specialist, Mrs. Joyce L. Inouye, M.A.Ed. IMPACT, Whittier Christian School 11700 S. Maybrook Ave. Whittier, California 90604 phone: (562) 947-3757 Opportunity Program - Grace Christian School Provides a learning environment that enables children to overcome learning differences, to spark and develop their ability to succeed at school, to build their skills, confidence, and character so as to empower them to manage life and reach their highest personal potential. This program is directed by an experienced and concerned educator, Mrs. Anita M. Burch, M.A.Ed. Opportunity Program, Grace Christian School

12. Colorado Charter Schools And Special Education Overview The 1996 Charter schools and Students with Disabilities study sponsored by the increasing number of students with special needs in colorado charter schools http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdechart/guidebook/sped/overview.htm

Colorado Department of Education Colorado Charter Schools and Special Education Overview As public schools, charter schools must open their enrollment to any student who lives within the authorizing school district, and must provide appropriate special education services as needed by students with disabilities. Charter school developers and operators are encouraged to focus their attentions on the difficulties charter schools encounter when serving students with disabilities and the technical assistance required for appropriate placement, IDEA compliance, liabilities and responsibilities, curricular adaptations, instructional modifications, and implementation of quality standards within charter schools. Resources and personnel are often limited as districts struggle to fill vacancies with a limited pool of licensed educators. Charter applications and contractual negotiations should provide explicit language for identifying and serving special ed students. Numerous research and studies on charter schools both locally and nationally indicate the growing awareness of and need for technical assistance in developing quality special education programs for students attending charter schools. Colorado charter school experiences are no different. Charter schools need to plan for the provision of ongoing and embedded staff development and training, resource development, IEP staffing, service providers, and funding around the issues of special education.

13. Now This Is Colorado - Central Colorado Visitor Guide The School district is fully accredited with the State of colorado and grades 9 Services are offered to meet the special needs of children with disabilities. http://nowthisiscolorado.com/community/schools.htm

Official Visitor's Site for Colorado's 14ers Region - Salida, Home Getting Here Local Links Weather ... Community Chaffee County Schools SOSS Mission: To generate and distribute resources to the Salida Public Schools to enrich and expand programs and projects that enhance the quality of education and provide students with opportunities to become contributing citizens. Salida School District R-32-J PO Box 70, Salida, CO 81201, 719-539-4382 The Salida School District covers the southern half of Chaffee County and Western Fremont County, encompassing approximately 500 square miles. The district is served with one high school, one middle school, and one elementary school. All the schools are located within the City of Salida. The School district is fully accredited with the State of Colorado and grades 9-12 are accredited by the North Central Accrediting Association. A comprehensive academic and activity program is offered with emphasis toward the basics in grades K-8, and "cutting edge"' programs in the high school using state-of-the-art technology. Quality programs exist in the areas of special needs children, Chapter I, General Education, Vocational Education and Work-Study. There are 96 accredited teachers and 166 employees. The average age of the certified staff is 42 years, with a closely equal number of men to women. The total school staff includes a complement of over 50 support personnel including secretaries, aides, cooks, custodians and bus drivers. The District employs six administrators, five in the schools and one at the District level.

14. Special Education In colorado, students with disabilities must take either of special services for disabled children means of the costs of educating special needs students in http://headfirstcolorado.org/factsheets/special_education.php

Special Education Last revised October 2003. For more information about special education, you may find the following links helpful. Home of the Special Education Services Unit of the Colorado Department of Education. Home of the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services of the U.S. Department of Education. Home of Peak Parent Center, a federally-funded parent training and information center for Colorado families with disabled children. Home of Special Education News Please note: These websites are maintained by organizations other than Headfirst. By providing links to these websites for your information, Headfirst does not endorse the content nor warrant the accuracy of these websites. Home About Us Subscriptions Articles ... -Archives

15. KinderStart - Child Development : Special Needs Child : Educational Issues been limited because they were labeled as learning disabled. and families of young special needs children. colorado Reading Center utilizes the most successful http://www.kinderstart.com/childdevelopment/specialneedschild/educationalissues.

KinderStart Alta Vista Ask Jeeves Excite Google HotBot GO LookSmart Lycos Webcrawler Adoption Animal Friends Bringing Home Baby Child Development ... Special Needs Child : Educational Issues Web Pages The following links are in English A Brief Description of Discrete Trial Training Two frequent questions asked about early behavioral intervention for young children with autism are "What is discrete trial training?" and "What is the difference between discrete trial training and the Lovaas Method?" The following is a brief explanation of discrete trial training and a basic contrast of the two. Add/View Comments Rate this Site A Developmental Approach-Autism and Aspergers How we made sense of the volumes of information our search for answers turned up. Defining Goals What we hope for and expect Katie to achieve. Why we rejected Applied Behavior Analysis. (special needs child) Add/View Comments Rate this Site A Kinds of Minds Institute All Kinds of Minds is a non-profit institute that helps families, educators, and clinicians understand why children are struggling in school and provides practical strategies to help them become more successful learners. (special needs child) Add/View Comments Rate this Site A School Plan For an ADD Child LIST OF APPROPRIATE SCHOOL-BASED ACCOMMODATIONS AND INTERVENTIONS for a 504 plan or IEP.

16. Journal Of Special Education: Choice For All? Charter Schools And Students With of students with and without disabilities choose colorado dissertation, University of Northern colorado, 1998 schools and students with special needs How well http://www.findarticles.com/cf_0/m0HDF/4_37/113095980/p6/article.jhtml?term=

17. Journal Of Special Education: Choice For All? Charter Schools And Students With Charter schools in colorado and their response schools, disabled students receiving special education services choice What about students with disabilities? http://www.findarticles.com/cf_0/m0HDF/4_37/113095980/p7/article.jhtml?term=

18. Unique Dynamics: Special Needs Holidays at various locations around the world, special challenges for National Sports Center for the disabled look at Club 1300 Westhaven Drive Vail colorado 81657 Tel http://www.extravagancemagazine.com/travel/dynamics.htm

Although there are an increasing number of holiday tour companies providing holidays for the disabled, holidays specifically for the visually impaired are few and far between. Although they are on the increase the current availability is fairly limited. The good news is that although a little sparse, the choices already out there consist of thoughtful, high-quality short breaks and holidays focusing on sensational activities and sensual experiences. Thrilling adventures with first-class, highly skilled guides, tailor-made tours at various locations around the world, special challenges for those wishing to try something completely different, or relaxing, peaceful breaks with superb facilities ensuring your stay is as straightforward as possible. Activity Holidays The Colorado Mountain School is the only guide service legally entitled to climb in Rocky Mountain Park. The school is conveniently located less than two hours' drive from Denver International Airport. Sessions inclusive of equipment and highly qualified staff start from as little as 45 USD. For more information about climbing with the school, or to make reservations, visit the school's web site at www.cmschool.com.

19. GDC Do Gifted Students Have Special Needs Do Gifted Students Have special needs? Kreger Silverman, Ph.D. Gifted Development Center Denver, colorado. (The best teachers for learning disabled students are http://www.gifteddevelopment.com/Articles/Do Gifted Students Have Special Needs.

Do Gifted Students Have Special Needs? Linda Kreger Silverman, Ph.D. Gifted Development Center Denver, Colorado Every gift contains a danger. Whatever gift we have we are compelled to express. And if the expression of that gift is blocked, distorted, or merely allowed to languish, then the gift turns against us, and we suffer. (Johnson, 1993, p. 15) In order to understand the true meaning of giftedness, it is necessary that we separate the concept from achievement. High achievers are those who are motivated to do well in school. Gifted students may be high achievers or they may be high school dropouts. They have learning needs that differ from other students, just as developmentally delayed students have different learning needs. When giftedness is seen as the mirror image of retardation, it becomes clear that we have a responsibility to meet their needs, whether or not they are high achievers. So how can teachers meet the needs of gifted students? 1) First of all, ask the students! Engage the students in academic planning. It is amazing what a heart-to-heart talk with a gifted student will reveal. 2) Assess what they have already learned before teaching them. There is no use in relearning what one already knows. This can be done by looking at achievement test scores, giving them pre-tests of the material to be covered, informal talks about the subject matter or teacher-constructed diagnostic tests.

20. Home, Family, Parenting: Special Needs Children with special needs in the Security, Widefield, Fountain, and colorado Springs, colorado area. special needs Support site for the disabled, chronically ill http://www.combose.com/Home/Family/Parenting/Special_Needs_Children/

Top Home Family Parenting ... Support Groups Related links of interest: Society:Disabled:Children Society:Disabled:Family Resources Health:Child Health:Special Needs "Autism Today" - "Autism Today"is an ezine that addresses the needs of families, teachers, and caregivers of individuals diagnosed with autism. "Helping Your Special Needs Child" - Authors Sandy Tovray and Maria Wilson-Portuondo, both parents of special needs children, share their experiences and offer solid advice in Helping Your Special Needs Child. "The Bibles Way to Victory over ADHD and Other Childhood Challenges." - This free online book provides sound answers on preventing and overcoming behavioral, emotional and learning problems, including ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder), ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), ODD (Oppositional Defiant Disorder), Conduct Disorder and Tourette's Syndrome. Ability Online - A safe computer haven where kids and teens with disabilities can meet and share their interests. About ADD - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Information on every aspect of AD/HD, including diagnosis, treatment, alternative medicines, medication, practical advice, support. About Parenting Special Needs - The starting place for exploring parenting special needs, from About.com.

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