Methods For Teaching Stranger Danger to Children With Disabilities
Children with disabilities may not know how to set boundaries with others. The methods for teaching stranger danger to children with disabilities …
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Basic Classroom Modifications & Assisstive Technology for Students with Visual Impairments
The typical learning experience is highly visual, leaving students with visual impairments needing adaptations and modifications in order to succeed. …
Continue ReadingIdeas for Teaching Visually Impaired Students: Seeing the Big Picture
Making minor adjustments to the classroom, providing aids and monitoring progress are simple ways to teach a visually impaired child so they succeed …
Continue ReadingMagnifier Software Options: Products to Help Visually Impaired Students
Magnification software helps in enlargement of text and graphics on the monitor of the computer. The article lists some popular magnification software …
Continue ReadingIs ADHD a Learning Disability? Information for Parents and Educators
ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Many of its symptoms can interfere with learning–but is ADHD a learning disability? …
Continue ReadingEight Games for the Visually Impaired Classroom
Visually impaired children also need to be entertained. Like other children, they too need games that fun and interesting. The article discusses …
Continue ReadingExample 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 …
Continue ReadingGreat 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 …
Continue ReadingUsing 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 …
Continue Reading504 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.
Continue ReadingAdaptive 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 …
Continue ReadingAssistive 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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