Tips to Understanding and Approaching Stuttering in the Classroom
Understanding and knowing how to approach a student who stutters takes knowledge on the subject. Equip yourself with specific strategies for helping …
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Down Syndrome Information for Teachers
Down syndrome is caused by a chromosomal abnormality, and it is a condition which can have physical and intellectual components to it. This article …
Continue ReadingTeaching Swimming - Great Exercise for People with Physical Disabilities
Swimming is one of those great activities for children with physical disabilities - the combination of a weightless sensation with the ability to move …
Continue ReadingTask Analysis in Special Education: Break Down Complex Tasks into Managable Chunks to Aid Students with Disabilities
When most of us have a job to complete, we break it down into smaller steps. This is known as task analysis and can be used in the special education …
Continue ReadingGifted Children with Learning Disabilities: Dual Exceptionalities
Not all gifted children can demonstrate high academic performance. This is because these special children have learning disabilities. How can a …
Continue ReadingPreparing for a Title I Reading Program Audit from the Beginning of the School Year: The Legal Issues
If you are a Title I teacher of a Title I Reading program, there are several pieces of information that you need to organize and keep throughout the …
Continue ReadingTests that will Diagnose Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a common learning disability, but it is not easily diagnosed. There is no single test that would identify dyslexic children. A combination …
Continue ReadingStrategies for Improving Social Skills for Children With ADHD
Children who are diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often experience challenges in forming relationships with peers due to …
Continue ReadingOrganization is Possible for Students with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
When a student has ADHD, their life seems to be complete chaos with everything, including their thoughts, a disorganized mess. Teachers can help their …
Continue ReadingOrigin of ASL (American Sign Language) & How to Express "Shopping" in ASL
Watch a video, see how ‘shopping’ is expressed in sign language and learn about the basics and origin of sign language. (ASL)
Continue ReadingHow to Teach Writing with Title I Reading Instruction for Students with Dyslexia
If you are a Title I Reading teacher, you are probably aware that many of your struggling readers need both writing and reading instruction. Often, a …
Continue ReadingThree Types of Dyslexia and their Symptoms
Contrary to popular belief, dyslexia is not just hereditary. In fact, there are three different types of dyslexia. Although all types present similar …
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