Dealing with students in wheelchairs
It is not enough for schools to have structures or adaptations that accommodate students with physical disabilities. It is crucial for teachers to …
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Classroom Equipment for Students with Physical Disabilities
Classroom equipment for students with physical disabilities can vary from the classic overhead projector to new technology items such as the document …
Continue ReadingSafety Tips for Down Syndrome Kids: What You Should Know About Atlantoaxial Instability
Safety tips for regular PE are important, but did you know there are some safety tips that apply especially for Down Syndrome kids? An important …
Continue ReadingInclusion of Students with Physical Disabilities in Mainstream Classrooms
How many times have you heard educators say, “I’m not sure how to educate those students?” When those students have physical …
Continue ReadingWhich Provisions Can Students With Physical Disabilities Access in the Special Ed Classroom?
Students with physical disabilities who enroll in public schools have many services available. The special education laws in the United States ensure …
Continue ReadingDown Syndrome Information for Teachers
Down syndrome is caused by a chromosomal abnormality, and it is a condition which can have physical and intellectual components to it. This article …
Continue ReadingTeaching Swimming - Great Exercise for People with Physical Disabilities
Swimming is one of those great activities for children with physical disabilities - the combination of a weightless sensation with the ability to move …
Continue ReadingMuscular Dystrophy in the Classroom: Teaching Tips for Working With DMD Students
Students with muscular dystrophy require expert teaching, as well as a great deal of understanding, support and empathy from their teachers. This …
Continue ReadingFine Motor Skills: Activities for Teaching Hand Skills to Special Needs Students
This article shows teachers how to build fine motor skills for young children in the special needs classroom. These fun hand skills activities can be …
Continue ReadingTeamwork and Communication Activities for Students with Physical Disabilities
Being outdoors and joining in some active games is great for special needs learners. Physical and personal skills come into play with teamwork and …
Continue ReadingAssociated Conditions with Childhood Apraxia: Be on the Lookout for These Signs
Many speech therapists feel that it is rare for a child to only have apraxia and not have any other related speech, sensory or academic issues. If you …
Continue ReadingWork-Related Back Injuries That Special Education Teachers Can Avoid: Tips and Tricks
Look after your back - you only get one! Back pain from work related back injuries is a common problem which can be avoided in many cases by just …
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