by Dan DeMarle | Feb 13, 2022 | Early Intervention, Legislation
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul last week signed legislation to increase funding for Early Intervention services for young children with developmental delays and also pledged a major funding increase for specialized schools serving children with disabilities. The Covered...
by Dan DeMarle | Feb 12, 2022 | Legislation, Legislative Advocacy, Special Education
Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced plans to include a historic $240 million increase in investment for approved private schools serving children with disabilities in her upcoming 2022-2023 Executive Budget. Governor Hochul also signed a package of legislation to increase...
by Dan DeMarle | Feb 12, 2022 | Adolescent/Teen, Behavior Management, Disability, Emotional Disturbance
The pandemic has revealed some truths: A lack of mental health providers to sufficiently meet the needs of those in crisis (including providers of color); and the stress that COVID-19 has introduced is being felt by all ages, with mental health coping strategies being...
by Dan DeMarle | Feb 12, 2022 | Anxiety, Anxiety Disorders, Emotional Disturbance, Recommended Reading, Social Anxiety Disorder
Life KitWhen a child is scared of the dark or being left alone, it can be hard for adults to know the difference between an age-appropriate fear and full-blown anxiety. This episode is full of tools to help parents better understand and manage their child’s...
by Dan DeMarle | Feb 10, 2022 | Addiction, Addiction, Parents/Guardians, Recommended Reading, Technology
by Nicholas Kardaras “If you really want a child to thrive and blossom, lose the screens for the first few years of their lives. During those key developmental periods, let them engaging creative play. Legos are always great, as they encourage creativity and the...
