Is American Education Neglecting Gifted Children?
Neglecting gifted education in the twenty-first century is not an option. Gifted students must be given the same caliber of education as other …
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Types of Assistive Technology for Students with Visual Impairments
The types and amount of assistive technology for students with visual impairments has grown over the years. Let’s review a few of the most commonly …
Continue ReadingAssistive Technology for ADHD Students
The behavioral and attention symptoms of ADHD can affect school performance. Learn about assistive technology for ADHD and how they are used in the …
Continue ReadingClassroom Advice for Teachers: Dealing with 13 Types of Specific Learning Disabilities
More than ever teachers across learning environments are working with special populations, specifically the 13 types of specific learning …
Continue ReadingA Variety of Lesson Plans for Students with Disabilities
Students with various learning disabilities lesson plans should always be modified to ensure a successful learner outcome. A learning disabled lesson …
Continue ReadingMaking Game Boards For Students With Disabilities
Game boards are a great source of recreation and leisure for children with disabilities. So whether you have an integrated classroom, or a special …
Continue ReadingSample Transition Plans For Students With Disabilities
Transition plans for students with disabilities should always include the four-step plan process which is: deciding on the long-term goals, developing …
Continue ReadingExtended School Year Services for Students with Disabilities: What are They and How do Students Receive Them?
Summer break can cause many students to lose academic skills. Students with disabilities can especially regress academically, socially, and …
Continue ReadingStudents with Special Needs and Music: Three Ways it Helps
Music can be a transformative intervention for children with special needs building connections and fostering development. Research supports the use …
Continue ReadingTherapeutic Positioning and Activity Ideas to Improve Muscle Tone in Children with Hypotonia
Hypotonia impacts a baby’s postural control and motor learning. Therapeutic positioning and activities can help babies and toddlers with low …
Continue ReadingWhy Is Assistive Technology Needed in Schools?
Assistive technology enables students with disabilities to compensate for the impairments they experience. This specialized technology promotes …
Continue ReadingSpecial Education Students - What Are Adaptive Skills?
Necessary skills for functioning daily, include the ability to care for ones self, communication skills, and social skills. Professionals often assess …
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