How School Counselors Can Assist Students With Test Anxiety
Many students experience some level of anxiety prior to a big test, but students with test anxiety have a more difficult time. Physical symptoms can …
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Understanding the Learning Disabilities Most Commonly Found in the Classroom
Learning disabilities are neurological disorders. By definition, those with learning disorders are otherwise of normal intelligence and simply have …
Continue ReadingExample of a Circle Time Schedule: Teaching Students with Autism
This article provides a sample circle time schedule that can be used in a classroom, playschool or special education set up. It’s especially …
Continue ReadingWhat is the Definition of Remedial Teaching?
Get expert advice on teaching techniques for students of all ages who require remediation in the classroom.
Continue ReadingStrategies to Teaching Nutrition to Students with Intellectual Disabilities
Learning about nutrition early can help students make healthy life choices. Nutrition education is also important for students with intellectual …
Continue ReadingStrategies for Reducing Test Anxiety in Students with Intellectual Disabilities
Test anxiety can be difficult for students to deal with, even more so for students with intellectual disabilities. Learn about test anxiety in …
Continue ReadingIdeas for Teaching Developmentally Disabled: Directions
Here is a collection of activities, games and ideas for teaching developmentally disabled directions. Use these at home or in your classroom to teach …
Continue ReadingWhat are Some Fun Activities to Use in Mental Health Groups?
The identification and implementation of fun activities to use in mental health groups is critical when working with children. The success of the …
Continue ReadingTeaching Cooking to Persons with Intellectual Disabilities
Teaching cooking to persons with intellectual disabilities is an opportunity to not only increase independence, but also put basic academic skills to …
Continue ReadingAn Overview of the Criteria for an Intellectual Disability
For a diagnosis to be made, patients need to fulfill certain criteria for an intellectual disability. Learn about these criteria and about …
Continue ReadingTips for Teaching Functional Living Skills to Students with Disabilities
If you’re teaching life skills to people with intellectual abilities then you will benefit from the information here. These tips and advice is …
Continue ReadingAssemble an IEP Team: What It Takes to Be Effective
Anyone involved in the education of exceptional students understands the necessity of collaboration. Read on to learn key components of effective IEP …
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