'Even though mom and dad maybe home, they are not special education teachers, speech or language pathologists or occupational therapists.'
Just weeks ago, special education students across America had one-on-one aides, physical and speech therapy and counseling in school.
“It’s not that easy when Angel is not used to doing it,” Martinez said. “I have to be on top of it. I have to make sure my child knows how to get on. And once he does, I stay to make sure he’s participating and not just looking at the screen. Coronavirus-era learning requires parental involvement in most cases. But for parents of students with special needs, the supervision is especially consuming.At his middle school in Maplewood, New Jersey, Ethan Raab is a high honors student in a regular class who receives several services for cerebral palsy and global apraxia. The neuromuscular conditions affect the 13-year-old's speech, fine motor skills and gross motor skills.
“Clearly, most parents cannot afford to do this,” she said. “And I am still losing sleep that Ethan is going to experience serious regression in his physical, gross motor and fine motor skills.” Nicholas talks a bit, but Nathaniel cannot talk and uses an iPad and some sign language to communicate. The school asked what supplies she needs at home and has sent her a new, touch-screen Chromebook, an iPad stand and a laminator.Quarantined worksheets, learning in parking lots
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