Books That Will Help Young Children With Speech Therapy
Problems with speech, such as mispronunciation or stuttering, can be embarrassing or frustrating for a child. Check out these books for some helpful …
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Using an IEP Checklist for Effective Instruction: An Example
For Tami, the IEP checklist is a literal weekly progress report that shows her academic and behavioral performance during her 6th grade school year. …
Continue ReadingCase Scenario: Creating Differentiated Instruction for Special Education Students
Ms. Clemens has worked diligently in her Algebra classroom to incorporate differentiated instructional strategies for her students that include …
Continue ReadingFlexible Teaching Methods for Working With Students With Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Students with obsessive compulsive disorder face special challenges in the classroom. Teachers need to use flexible teaching methods to educate …
Continue ReadingA Case Study of How Two Teachers Approach Inclusion
Gina and Anne are 9th grade LA (Language Arts) teachers who have different attitudes towards the inclusion of students with special needs in their …
Continue ReadingMultisensory Teaching Methods and Activities in the Inclusive Classroom
Multisensory instruction is an affective teaching method in the inclusive classroom. General education and special education students can all benefit …
Continue ReadingWhat is Co-Teaching and How Can it Benefit My Special Education Class?
What is co-teaching and what are the different styles of co-teaching? This article will discuss co-teaching and co-teaching styles and the benefits …
Continue ReadingWriting Tools for Special Needs Students: Assistive Devices for Success
Ergonomic pens and pencils make writing easier for children who have disabilities that make holding a standard pen or pencil difficult. Different …
Continue ReadingAdaptive Hardware for Computers Helps Children With Autism Build Skills
Computers can prove extremely useful as learning tools for students with autism. Find out all about the benefits and some of the hardware you might …
Continue ReadingFour Online Kids' Games to Learn Sign Language
Looking for a way for your child or student to learn some American Sign Language (ASL) signs online? Here are a few websites that have some fun, …
Continue ReadingElectronic Devices for Autistic Students in the Classroom
A child who is unable to communicate verbally can now find their voice with an easy to use device called a Voice Output Communication Aide. The …
Continue ReadingWhere to Look for Assistive Technology Grants and How to Prepare Grant Proposals
Assistive technology for special needs children to function efficiently in the standard classroom is expensive. Schools often do not have the …
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