Teaching Students with Low Vision
If you have a student with low vision in your classroom for the first time, you probably have some questions. From what is considered low vision to …
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Art for Visually Impaired Children: An Activity About Owls
This fun art activity is great for visually impaired children as it combines learning about animals, art activities and night and day activities - all …
Continue ReadingTactile Books for Vision Impaired Students - A Great Shared Activity
Tactile books are a great tool for teaching students with vision impairment. They are also great for an integrated activity to teach mainstream kids …
Continue ReadingBest Safety Practices at Summer Camp For Kids With Special Needs
Summer is a great time to be out and about in the sunshine. Caring for kids with special needs means taking some extra precautions. Here are some …
Continue ReadingFreeman-Sheldon Syndrome: An Interview with the Mom of a Teen with FSS
Freeman-Sheldon Syndrome is a rare genetic condition also called Whistling Mouth Syndrome. Individuals often have small mouths, drooping upper …
Continue ReadingStrategies for Engaging Students Affected With Visual Processing Disorder
What is visual processing disorder and how is it affecting the students in your classroom? By understanding the symptoms you can create effective …
Continue ReadingSocial Skills Training for Autistic Students - Tips for Teachers
Autistic students often find it difficult to interact and communicate with their teachers, peers and other individuals in the classroom and in …
Continue ReadingHow to Use Free Readers' Theater Scripts to Help Struggling Readers
In your elementary remedial reading class, you can use readers’ theater to help your struggling readers. Reader’s theater can improve …
Continue ReadingAmerican Sign Language - How to Start a Conversation Talking about the Weather
Do you want to stark speaking with someone, casually? A look at some ASL terms that can be used for signing about the weather. Do you think it will …
Continue ReadingAuditory Processing Disorder: Creating Learning Opportunities for Students With Dyslexia
Auditory processing disorder is extremely frustrating for those who have it. There are easy changes you can make in your classroom that can help …
Continue ReadingSpecial Education Goal Setting Strategies
Goal setting in special education is a precise process that brings immeasurable progress. Use this article to learn how to set goals in your classroom …
Continue ReadingThe Challenges of Teaching Children With ADHD: Consider Alternative Approaches
Frank Coppola said, “I prefer to distinguish ADD as Attention Abundance Disorder. Everything is just so interesting…remarkably at the …
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