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What Really Is Special Education? Part 1. Special Education is difficult to define and diagnose and therefore to accurately address. Before labelling a child with a learning or behaviour difficulty it is important to check whether there is a physiological or emotional root cause of the symptoms. special education • learning difficulties • emotional difficulties • scotopic sensitivity syndrome • behaviour disorders
Aboriginal Education Resistance Anglo-centred curricula and school texts provoke resistance in Indigenous learners, resulting in widespread education failure in Aboriginal communities. indigenous education • aboriginal education • aboriginal learners • aboriginal learning difficulties • indigenous curriculum
From Theory to Practical Issues Considers the variety of residential work and describes how this column is going to develop as a training and discussion tool. residential care • social work • residential work • social care • long term care
Individual 2e Student Programs When you design individual 2 e student programs, they must always be tailored specifically for the student in front of you. Individual programs are usually successful. 2e individual programs • twice exceptional students • individualized teaching program • specific learning difficulties • build self esteem 2e students
Accessible York Minster York Minster is one of England's great cathedrals, and very accessible. It can be more relaxing than seeing Westminster Abbey in London. accessible york minster • place to visit on a trip to england • english history sites • history of york minster • norman conquest
Language Development and Music There is growing awareness amongst health and educational professionals regarding the benefits that music has on children's development, including language skills. language development and music • speech-language pathologist • music therapist • music therapy • speech therapy
Overcoming Problems at School Every parent dreads hearing a negative report from the classroom teacher. But when parents and schools work together, a negative situation can become a positive one. school problems • help my child at school • learning difficulties • bad behavior • social problems
Teaching Students with Low Vision Children with poor vision will experience learning difficulties at school. Teachers can maximize efforts in inclusive settings with low vision strategies and tools. teaching students low vision • visually impaired children classroom • poor vision learning difficulties teaching strateg • vision learning reading writing identifying letter • educate causes low vision
Autism and Asperger's Syndrome Controversy reigns over diagnoses of High Functioning Autism and Asperger's Syndrome. This article looks at why this is so, and the role that funding policy plays. high functioning autism aspergers differences • hfa as differences • diagnosing asperger's syndrome • diagnosing high functioning autism • cognitive functioning asperger's syndrome
Turner Syndrome Turner Syndrome (TS) is a condition in which a woman is born without a second X chromosome. It currently affects 60,000 women in the United States. turner syndrome • turner syndrome diagnosis • turner syndrome effects • turner syndrome treament • women genetic disorders
Children and Television International Media Expert Gloria DeGaetanto helps parents understand research on media use, its implications for child development and what they can do about it. parenting in media age • media use • research on media use and children • gloria degaetano • parenting well in a media age: keeping our kids hu
Controversial Dyslexia Cure If your child had dyslexia and reading was torture if not almost impossible, would you invest $3,000 to $4,500 in equipment that could help? This is what is happening. dyslexia symptoms • dyslexia testing • dyslexia treatment • causes of dyslexia • signs of dyslexia
Folate And Sperm Abnormalities New research has shown that men who have a folate rich diet have good quality sperm. folic acid to increase sperm quality • folate rich diets to reduce genetic abnormalities • diet and infertility problems • folic acid and pregnancy • aueuploidy
Maria Montessori (1870 -1952) During her famed medical career, Maria Montessori developed an interest in the educational needs of children which challenged accepted traditional teaching practice. montessori first italian female doctor • montessori educational pioneer • montessori family background • montessori and medicine • montessori educational programme
New Teacher Help Tips to help new teachers start off the school year successfully. new teacher • new teacher help • mentors • successful teacher • first year of school
Peregrine Falcons and Chemicals Extremely high levels of the flame retardant PBDE have been found in peregrine falcons, a species once endangered by pesticides. DDT levels still affect some populations. threats to peregrine falcons • ddt pesticide levels • pbde contamination • chemical flame retardant • urban birds of prey
School Psychologists and Related Personnel Psychologist explains what psychological resources and student services parents can typically expect to find in their child's school. school psychologist • school psychology • learning disability • school resources • special needs
Toxic Schools? Hundreds and thousands of kids are attending schools built on or near contaminated sites. school • toxic dumping • waste • environmental • toxins
Back to School Questionnaire First day of school student questionnaires can be helpful first day of school handouts and revealing about students' abilities and attitudes. first day of school student questionnaire • first day of school questiionnaire • first day of school tips • first day of school worksheets • new teacher orientation
Down Syndrome Children Down Syndrome, also called trisomy 21, is a serious chromosomal disorder that causes limitations and abnormalities in affected children. The range of severity can vary. down syndrome children • trisomy 21 • screening down syndrome • physical features down syndrome • health defects down syndrome
Live a Great life With Dyslexia What is Dyslexia? Read this article and you will understand. dyslexia • links • home • home and garden
More Help for the Learning Disabled This article is about another view of learning disabilities, and the philosophies of Dr. Mel Levine, a pediatrician with some excellent ideas! education • homeschooling • homeschooled • home education • dr. mel levine
Signing with Your Baby Teaching your baby to sign allows him to share his thoughts and needs with you before he can speak. It also improves his IQ and development and reduces frustration. how to sign with your baby • communicating with preverbal babies • where to learn baby signing • talk with your baby before he can speak • benefits of baby signing
Sleep Apnea Symptoms and Signs Snoring and gasping while asleep are just two sleep apnea symptoms. Sleep apnea symptoms are diverse, and include insomnia, exhaustion, personality changes and depression sleep apnea snoring • sleep apnea symptoms • insomnia • sleep apnea and depression • sleep apnea and weight gain
Teach Letter-Sound Correspondence A handy tool for teaching phonics, a Picture File has a section for each letter of the alphabet and is filled with pictures that represent the sounds for each letter. letter-sound correspondence • making phonics fun • creating a picture file • tool for teaching phonics • sorting classifying games
Buying Care, Selling People - Part 1 People who require residential care can quickly become ostracised and transformed into commodities to be bought and sold. residential care • social work.
Buying Care, Selling People - Part 2 Self-determination is often claimed to be one of the core values of residential work. But, in the face of risk, how much self-determination is actually acceptable? self-determination • residential care • social work • managed care • risk
Childhood Sleep Apnea Symptoms Sleep apnea affects children as well as adults, causing symptoms ranging from snoring, bedwetting and trouble sleeping to hyperactivity and ADHD-like behavior problems. adhd • hyperactivity • sleep • apnea • child
College for Differently-Abled Students A discussion of finding the right college if you are a student with a disability (physical, emotional, or learning disability, vision or hearing impairment, or mental or chronic illness). Also profiles 4 colleges with innovative disability services. higher • education • college • university • disability
Confidentiality - 2 Continues review of the nature of confidentiality as a value in social work. residential care • social work • social care • confidentiality.
Essential Oils for ADD and ADHD Essential oils are one of the most effective alternative treatments for ADD and ADHD. Find out how these oils can cross into the brain and help children and adults. aromatherapy for attention deficit disorder • therapeutic grade essential oils • essential oil for add adhd • essential oils cross the blood-brain barrier • aroma heals adhd
Opportunity Costs Commentary on Waterhouse Report into abuses in children's homes in North Wales. waterhouse report • child abuse • sexual abuse • residential work • social work.
Oppositional Defiant Disorder Oppositional Defiant Disorder affects a surprisingly large percentage of children. This article deals with how you should handle tantrums precipitated by ODD. oppositional defiant disorder • dealing with tantrum • role of parents in odd • odd diagnosis • odd symptoms
PROCESSING DEFICITS - ANOTHER PROBLEM IN ITSELF Central Auditory Processing Deficits central auditory processing deficits • capd • children's disabilities • processing deficits
STOPPING THE POPs: Part 3 Linda looks at persistent organic pollutants (or POPs) and discovers a disaster waiting to happen, in this, the third of a series of articles on POP chemicals. pops • persistent organic pollutants • pollution • chemicals • toxics
WHAT A DARLING LITTLE ANGEL Angelman Syndrome angelman syndrome • children's disabilities • believe • self-esteem • nurture
What Exactly Is Sensory Integration Dysfunction? The theory of sensory integration dysfunction was formulated by A. J. Ayres to describe a variety of neurological disorders. At present it still remains a theory and has no much recognition from the fields outside occupational therapy. There is still much scepticism and criticism of SID. The article tries to answer the 'why is it so' question. sensory integration • sensory integration dysfunction/disorder • sensory nodulation • sensory processing • sensory problems |
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