E book for Sale!  E book is entitled: "Behavioral Basics; 6 Easy Steps to Improve Your Child's School Behavior!

On the E book page of this Website you will find more information about the E book: Cost, Excerpts, Table of Contents, Benefits, Testimonials as well as a Buy Now button. E book is only $10.00


Use the E book to improve
your child's school behavior,
which will in turn improve their education!

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Interview with Michael Shaughnessy on behavior and functional behavioral analysis as well as the E book. To see parts of the interview please go above and click E book!

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Some of the information given to Dave and Bill for their Blog Radio Show On April 28th of this year:

Questions:

1. With hundreds of books available on special education advocacy--why did you write Disability Deception?  Over the years I had been lied to many times for my children, and other parents children. I came to realize that a lot of parents do not recognize when they are being lied to; and even if they recognize it--they do not know how to overcome the lies, for the benefit of their child's education.

An advocacy book on lies and special education needed to be written--and I did it!

2. What are a few of the top lies told by some special education personnel?

a. Blame the child or parent for academic and behavioral difficulty!

b. Your child does not have a disability, and is not eligible for special education services!

c. Okay your child has a disability but the disability does not affect their education, so therefore they are not eligible for special education services!

d. Your child is not eligible for special education services because they are not failing!

e. Your child's behavior is not part of their disability--so therefore we can expel them because of their behavior!

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To learn about why these are lies purchase JoAnn's E book: Behavioral Basics; 6 Easy Steps to Improving Your Child's School Behavior!

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In May of this year (2009) The GAO (Government Accounting Office) held hearings about the use of Restraint and Seclusion in school districts in the US. Congressional auditors uncovered widespread abuse of these techniques in schools. The GAO stated that this policy of using Restraint and Seclusion is widespread!
Many children have been injured or even killed by the use of restraints. Many other children have been emotionally injured due to the use of these techniques. The worst restraint techique is when a child is held face down and usually sat on by a school person. This is called prone restraint and is responsible for several deaths.

I had the opportunity to watch some of the GAO Hearings, where a couple of parents testified who's children died due to the use of restraints in school districts. I was moved to tears by their loss and also by the callous nature of school personnel who absolutely refuse to learn appropriate techniques for dealing with negative school behavior.

The  Disability Rights Network released a wonderful report entitled: "School is Not Supposed to Hurt!!" Download this report at: http://www.napas.org/sr/SR-Report.pdf 

The problem is that the use of restraints and seclusion is left up to the states--there is no federal requirement preventing the use of these techniques. As such few states have regulations and even if they do the enforcement is sketchy to non existent!!
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On December  9th of this year (2009) US Representatives George Miller (D-CA) and Cathy Mcmorris Rodgers (R-WA) introduced Bipartisan Legislation to prevent harmful restraint and seclusion in schools!

This bill is HR 4247! Please contact your congressional representative and encourage them to co sponsor this legislation! 

The National Autism Association has set up an action center where you can E mail your representative and ask them to co sponsor this legislation--as well as tell them how much we need this legislation to pass!! Their Web address is:
http://www.kintera.org/c.ltJTJ8MOIsE/b.5281489/k.8D4C/Action_Center/siteapps/advocacy/ActionCenter.aspx

Children with disabilities are counting on us for their safety--lets not let them down!!

Disability Deception reduced
to $10.00 plus shipping! This is 50% below  list price--what a bargain! $13.99 for a book filled with advocacy information and resources not in an other book!

Brand new testimonials in 2010:

1. "I Recommend this book to anyone in the special education process. It is a great resource that has all the complicated details in one easy to understand "handbook" style that explains it all in understandable terms.

Best of all, it really does include information that I have not found in any other books I have read on the subject.

Buy it even if you don't think you have a problem!"

2."I have read many books about IEP's and IDEA regulations, but this book is different. This book explains the regulations and also gives personal accounts of the authors advocacy efforts over the last several years. It was interesting to read first hand accounts of what happened to actual people and how the regulations were interpreted in the various cases that the author advocated for. A fantastic read. I read it from cover to cover in one sitting." Parent Florida

Book is selling well as more and more parents learn about the advocacy tips and resources available in the book.

Recently heard from an organization that has been looking for truthful information to share with their parents! I told them that it is important for parents to understand the deceptions and tactics of some special education personnel; so that they can learn skills to overcome these tactics and deceptions.
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Check out the question from parent Eric J Smith on the Ezine article page, and JoAnn's answer! Subject is mainstreaming! 

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If you are a parent who would like a copy of Disability Deception but
have not been able to afford it-- this message is for you! I have made a commitment to send

a complimentary copy of my book  to every parent even if they cannot afford to purchase the book. If you would like to receive one please send me an E mail at: JoAnn@disabilitydeception.com

It is my hope that only parents that truly cannot afford the $10.00 will take advantage of this offer!

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Advocacy Services Now Available for parents who need help with their child's education!

I recently helped a parent win a motion in due process against a school district attorney! How can I help you?

Check Out Advocacy Services offered on the Advocacy  Services page of this Website! Also check out the  Advocacy testimonial from an Illinois parent!

Recession rates continue to be available! Many of the services can be done by E mail, fax and phone! Finally get the  help you need as you advocate for your child!

Testimonial: "I took your sug-
gestions and even used a tape recorder at my son's IEP meeting. The meeting was very polite while we went through every detail of my son's needs! They gave us everything that we felt our child needed! Thanks so much for your help!" Parent
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 New Testimonial

"If you are facing special ed-
ucation for the first time a good book to read is Disability Deception! This book is a great
readers digest of introductory
information about special
education. This book will also
guide you to other important
resources."

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Feedback on Amazon:

"I would recommend this book to anyone with a child in  special education. It was very helpful and easy to read. There  are many useful  links and sample etters in this  book! I say A+"

"Quality as promised, definitely recommend!"

"Wonderful service and the
book is great. Thank You!"

Parent from my county in Illinois: "Book is good. Great
for parents of young children!"

Testimonial:  "I purchased
Disability Deception, which is
now my bible! It has been a
wonder for me. When times are
getting tough I reach out for your book and its like a big bear hug- Thank You x!"

Testimonial: " Beware---Only
For People Who Respect The
Truth! Thank You! Thank You!
Thank You! I have had this book  in my possession now for a  couple of months, and it couldn't have come at a better time. Not having a lot of knowledge on how the education department,
teachers, and schools in
general conduct themselves at
IEP meetings, this book has
become my new bible! . . . It's
easy to read,understand and
has a plethera of information
that any parent cannot do
without. . . I would recommend
this book to everyone! I only
wish that your book and yourself was more exposed. . . The most honest
and useful book I have read in a
long time." LZ Georgia

"This book may be the most
practical guide ever compiled for parents who's child needs
special education services.. The book is Disability
Deception by Bradley's JoAnn
Collins. Collins is the mother of
two grown children with
developmental disabilities who
had to navigate through the
public education system. Collins is a ferocious advocate for getting the proper services for children in need. . .
The knowledge behind the book
was gathered the hard way.
Collins is a veteran of hundreds
of Individual Education Plan meetings or IEPs  as they are called, are required  for the placement of any child in special education . . . The book
has a tremendous amount of positives:

1. There are sample letters that parents can write, demanding their rights from school districts . . .
2. There's a glossary of acronymbs. But if you've ever been befuddled by edu-talk babble, the book is a plus.
3. There's a great list of Web sites in the back. . .

Although not an attorney, Collins has some pretty clear advice on dealing
with meetings. In fact its pretty
good advice in a lot of situations.
Get things in writing. Don't get
rattled or lose your cool. Bring
someone with you. Insist on your rights. Tape record the meetings.  Come with organized notes. Read all the material.
- Phil Angelo  from the newspaper the "Daily Journal"

New testimonial: "Thank you for teaching me about behavior and the importance of paying
attention to what is happening
with your child."

"It is by far the best book I have ever read during my seven-year collection of information process. So many of my questions were answered in this book. Wow!"
-Parent, Texas

"Disability Deception is superb,
 up-to-date, highly detailed, readily-understandable. Ms. Collins has written a handbook every special education parent needs to read. An experienced and effective advocate, the author gives a step-by-step walk through of all the necessary, highly complicated procedures for obtaining legitimate services. A call to arms, Disability Deception, is required reading. Don't hesitate, buy it."
-DH, from California

"Disability Deception, what a treasure. There are so many good resources and legal information. It reads in a very understandable narrative."
-Frustrated Special Ed Teacher

"I am so glad that someone
finally wrote a book about lies associated with special
education. Great"
-Parent from Illinois

"Ms. Collins isn't a lawyer but
an extremely knowledgable
person from the trenches. A
must-read for any parent with a special-needs child."
-Attorney from Tennessee

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I love to get E mails about how you used Disability Deception to help your child get a specific service, or to ensure that your child gets a free appropriate public education (FAPE)!

Below are listed a few that I have received:

1. New--"Well I must admit--your book
is the very best advocacy tool I have
ever seen!! I read it cover to cover in 2 days, ear marking the pages, and then highligted reference materials until
my ink went dry! But now I am
completely lost because someone 
borrowed my book, and I do not know where my beloved Bible is at present.
I need to order another copy! " 
Trish Luberda, CSEC (Name used with permission). Thank You so much!!

2. New--"Thank you for the phenomenal book! I haven't read a book with a
highlighter in hand since college, but I wanted to make sure that I had the book with me for my upcoming
IEP meeting. I just told my special needs parent support group members that they are welcome to borrow the book, but they really need their own copy!"

3.  "I was able to get special
education personnel to provide services for my son by using an advocacy tip that I learned in
Disability Deception! Thank You
JoAnn!"
 
4. "I went to my son's IEP meeting armed with information that I can use that I learned from Disability Deception!"
"Disability Deception has very good points that are extremely useful. It
was helpful at our last IEP meeting to get services that my child needed."

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Free E newsletter available!

New Testimony about newsletter: "Thank you for the informative newsletter!"
 
The Special Education Spotlight which shines the spotlight on truths and deceptions in special education is put out  on the First of every month. The E newsletter contains:

1. JoAnn's Corner which gives me the opportunity to discuss important special education issues that parents are
experiencing.

2. Special Education Deception of the  month which discusses a different deception every month and gives advocacy information on how to overcome
the deception.

3. Disability and Special Education News  that discusses up to date cases and news that parents of children with disabilities are interested in. Any new legislation related to special education also discussed.

4. Resources that will help you as a parent advocate for an appropriate education for your child with autism or another disability.

For more information about the Special Education Spotlight click the E newsletter page above.

To receive the newsletter: Send an E mail  to: JoAnn@disabilitydeception.com.