Teaching Students with Neurological Disorders
Students with neurological disorders may present with a wide array of symptoms. Some of the more common disorders found in children include Asperger’s Syndrome, Autism and ADHD. Find a wealth of resources to help children with neurological disorders in your classroom, from diagnosis, to modified lesson plans, to advice on behavior management. We also have reviews on assistive technology, teaching strategies and much more.
Autism in Preschool and Kindergarten: Learn Strategies That Really Will Help
If a child you know has been diagnosed with autism, here are some helpful strategies that can help you set up an appropriate learning environment, aid with communication challenges, and encourage social interactions with peers.
Navigate Autism & Help Your Child Learn to Fly
As a developmental disorder, the difficulties associated with autism can grow and change across age. This makes it difficult for parents and teachers to know exactly which aspects to support or what to fight for. Learn some of the first steps you should take, and aids you may need on your journey.
Communication Methods For Students With Cerebral Palsy
A neurological disorder that occurs during infancy or early childhood, cerebral palsy results in several different issues, including communication difficulties. Special education teachers can learn more about the language difficulties and the different cerebral palsy communication methods available.
Guide to Teaching Children With Asperger's and High-Functioning Autism (HFA)
Children with Asperger’s syndrome and other high-functioning forms of autism (HFA) are intelligent, but may lack social understanding. These students require specialized instruction to achieve social and academic success. Use these resources to help teaching children with Asperger’s and HFA.
15 Activities and Ideas to Help Students Develop Fine Motor Skills
Fine motor skills involve hand use and are important in performing daily activities in school and at home. Young children and those with disabilities particularly need instruction and practice to develop these skills. Explore these articles for ideas to help students develop fine motor skills.
An Overview of Speech and Language Characteristics in Tourette Syndrome Children
Students with Tourette syndrome have tics, which can be involuntary movements or vocalizations. Special education teachers may notice students with the disorder have particular speech and language characteristics.
Help With Assistive Technologies For Students With Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Students with fetal alcohol syndrome can have different issues that arise from in utero exposure to alcohol. For example, students may have trouble with sustained attention or working memory. Assistive technology in the classroom and at home can benefit students with fetal alcohol syndrome.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Language Development Issues in the Classroom
Children with fetal alcohol syndrome can have several impairments that result from damage to the brain from in utero alcohol exposure. One such issue is delays in language development. The language issues seen in fetal alcohol syndrome can impact the child’s academic performance.
Behavioral Interventions for Children With FAS: Special Ed Strategies for Coping
As a result of the neurological damage from in utero exposure to alcohol, children with fetal alcohol syndrome can experience different issues that may affect their academic performance, such as behavior problems. Special education teachers can use different strategies to help students succeed.
How to Teach An Autistic Child to Raise His Hand In Class
Teaching a child to raise his or her hand in the classroom is hard enough, but trying to teach a child with autism to do so can seem downright impossible. Learn the tips and tricks needed to help these children learn this skill and improve their school performance.
