This video explains what is a friend, how to make up with friends when you've had an argument, why won't my friends talk to me, what is a clique, how to be a good friend and more. From Video Jug

Tags: self help, making friends, friendship, cliques, back to school, self esteem issues

Picture symbol story about the first day back to school. From Slater Software

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Going back to school can be a stressful time for the whole family. See how to prepare your children and family for the change of routine that a new school year brings. From About.com

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National Backpack Awareness Day is Sept. 20. Here's how to load and wear your backpack to eliminate poor posture and back strain. From District87, AOTA and PromoteOT

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In this article, One Place for Special Needs asks you to put on a hard hat for special education. Learn how to be an effective project manager with your school team.

Tags: opfsn, parent teacher relationship, resolving school conflicts, back to school

The CHARGE foundation created an extensive information packet for therapists and educators to understand how to best service a child with this birth defect.

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Suggestions for reviewing what worked and what you would like to see carried into the next year for your child. From Dan Coulter

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The American Diabetes Association has long been involved in working to end discrimination against students with diabetes and help educate school personnel about how they can help meet the needs of students with diabetes. To further these efforts, the Association launched the Safe at School program last summer to ensure that all students with diabetes are educated in a medically safe environment and have the same access to educational opportunities as their peers. (less)The American Diabetes Association has long been involved in working to end discrimination against students with diabetes and help educate school personnel about how they can help meet the needs of stu... (more)

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This is a more detailed explanation of autism with characteristics and example of a typical day. Good for people who will work with a child on the autism spectrum. From PAAINS

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Tips for laying out the groundwork for a successful school year. From Dan Coulter

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