Teaching Social Skills fo Students with Visually Impairments
A child learns how to interact with others through seeing and by modeling others. Children with visual impairments, however, may require social skills …
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Life Skills Curriculum for Special Education Students - What's Included?
Life skills training is an important part of a special education classroom. We as teachers need to make an effort to fit in life skills training into …
Continue ReadingThe Importance of Life Skills for Special Needs Students to Develop a Curriculum
For special needs students, who will all have to face the world, a life skills curriculum is a must. Creating a sound program is paramount for student …
Continue ReadingDuchennes Muscular Dystrophy in Children: Ideas for Teachers and Parents
Duchennes Musculalar Dystrophy is one of the most common types of muscular dystrophy in children. What do you do when you have a child with this …
Continue ReadingInclusion for Children with Down Syndrome in the Mainstream Classroom
Studies show children with Down Syndrome benefit from inclusion in the regular classroom. However, one of the risks of inclusion is that children will …
Continue ReadingAdapting Art Projects for Special Needs Students
This article describes some creative ideas you can use to adapt art projects for special needs students. Read on for simple ideas you can use today to …
Continue ReadingEarly Detection of Students With Visual Impairment
Students with visual impairment may look like typical children, but early signs can indicate a problem. It’s important to identify these signs …
Continue ReadingAn Introduction to Inclusion in Schools: Best Practices
In the United States, inclusion in schools (the right of children with impairments to equal education among their non-impaired peers) is the law. …
Continue ReadingIDEA: The Importance of Parents and Schools Working Together
The success of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is dependent on a working relationship between parents and schools. …
Continue ReadingParent and Teacher Relationship Vital for Special Education Students
Research supports the need for additional training to bring parents and school professionals together in the special education process. Outside …
Continue ReadingWhy You Should Include Art Projects for Special Needs Students
Art can be a wonderful way to reach out and connect to children. Here are some of the benefits of using art projects for special needs students.
Continue ReadingFive Barriers Associated with Inclusion Education
Many factors enter into creating inclusive classrooms in which children with disabilities learn alongside typical peers. Any one of these factors, or …
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