ABA, EI, CPSE, CSE, IEP, IDEA, FAPE, PT, OT, ST, the list goes on and on. The world of special education has turned into a game of alphabet soup. Today parents who care for children with special needs require a dictionary just to keep up with the many abbreviations. How do parents know were to go, who to turn to for support,what services are important for their child and, more importantly , how to get those services from competent professionals in the field? Professionals, on the other hand , need to learn how to be more sensitive not only to the needs of the child, but the family as a whole. Building blocks magazine is Quarterly supplement of the Jewish Press. This magazine serves as an educational resource and tool for those those dealing with a disability or special needs. To advertise please send us an email: [email protected] or call: 718-330-1100 ext 352