Example Letter Requesting an Assistive Technology Evaluation as Your Child's Advocate
Be your child’s advocate! The article includes an example letter requesting assistive technology evaluation services. The letter is written by …
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Special Ed Information for Teachers & Parents
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Great Books for Young Visually Impaired Children
Children with visual disabilities have very limited access to books. The best books for visually impaired children are of course print – Braille books …
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Using Adaptive Equipment to Improve Fine-Motor Skills in Students With Spasticity
Students with physical disabilities such as cerebral palsy may have spasticity that interferes with manipulating and controlling school materials such …
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504 Plans: Who Qualifies and Who Decides?
Section 504 is something that all of us have heard about. Learn what the term really means and who is eligible for protection with a 504 plan.
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Adaptive Equipment Examples for Students With Special Needs
Adaptive or assistive equipment is the best gift that one can give to boost a feeling of independence for their child with special needs. In many …
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Assistive Technology For Cerebral Palsy Students: Software Options For Easing Difficulties With Computer Use
Cerebral palsy often affects fine motor skills. Computers are useful tools in dealing with these limitations, but using them can present difficulties. …
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How Diet Affects School Performance in Children With ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
Proper diet and nutrition are key factors in minimizing the effects of ADHD on children’s school performance. Knowing what, and what not, to …
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How To Make Adaptive Equipment for One-Handed Card-Game Playing
So how do you play a game of cards if you can only use one hand, and your budget is not huge? Simple! You look in your bathroom and use what is …
Continue ReadingAnswers for Preschool Teachers about Aspergers in Toddlers
Aspergers in toddlers is much more difficult to assess than in school-age children. Toddlers are naturally egocentric, may have gross motor issues, …
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Choosing Classroom Page Magnifiers for the Visually Impaired
If you have students with visual impairments in your classroom, they may need to use page magnifiers to read books or peers’ papers. Page …
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