Serious Mental Illness (SMI)
A Serious Mental Illness (SMI) designation can provide an adult with services and support to help improve their quality of life and their ability to live independently.
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A Serious Mental Illness (SMI) designation can provide an adult with services and support to help improve their quality of life and their ability to live independently.
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When Brooke was transitioning from the Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) to developmental preschool, Brittany attended an IEP workshop hosted by RSK. The knowledge Brittany gained inspired her to join Raising Special Kids as a parent leader, talking to parents of other children with similar diagnoses and presenting her story to medical students and staff.
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Throughout Conor’s school years, his behavior frequently interfered with his ability to successfully participate in class and caused much frustration – and sometimes pain – for his teachers, instructional assistants, school administrators and of course his parents.
Navigating Behavior Challenges at School Read More »
Amellaly (Ally) Martinez knows firsthand the value of connecting with other parents whose children have similar diagnoses. Her two youngest sons received autism diagnoses and she suspects autism in her older son. Ally said she felt lost and alone.
Staff Spotlight: Ally Martinez Read More »
I hope you are all enjoying the cooler temperatures that September and October bring to Arizona across the state. And
A Message From the Director – Fall 2023 Read More »
Parents might think their children won’t be disciplined, suspended or expelled if they receive services through an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or a 504 plan, but they can. While students with IEPs or 504 plans can receive discipline for violating school policies, additional protection is available to these students.
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For families of young children with disabilities, the transition into school for the first time can be wrought with stress and emotion. Our main article in this issue of Connecting discusses the nuts and bolts of the transition to preschool process.
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“Like many parents, Teresa Banas felt nervous when it was time to send her children to preschool. Her son didn’t speak as much as his twin sister, and she was concerned about developmental delays.
Prepping for Preschool Read More »
As Cristina Renteria prepared to send her son Atlas to developmental preschool, she ran into difficulties regarding his medical complexities.
RSK Gave Me Tools To Advocate Read More »
“Working for Raising Special Kids is a dream come true,” Brandi said. “It’s wonderful to work for an employer who understands families’ needs.”
Staff Spotlight: Brandi Clark Read More »