Articles related to "Special Ed"

Often a Down syndrome child won't say a word no matter how much you model, practice, or coax. One day, he says it clearly as if he has been practicing it in his room

The Disconnect between syndromes, disorders, and conditions on the one hand and placement in Special Education on the other is sometimes hard to explain to parents. This

Manipulatives help special education students by providing a concrete representation of abstract math concepts.

As summer approaches, parents of kids with special needs consider fun activities, sports, and childcare.

Perhaps your child is deaf. She understands pictures but she does not have the words to talk about them. Here are some words to start with:

Your ADD teen heads to the mall where he likely looses track of time. He sets his watch alarm for time to head home. He has fun with friends. Your expectation is met.

Baby boomers are one-third of today's teachers. When they retire, who will teach the children? There is growing concern that we will have a serious teaching shortage.

100 ways to say I love you! to your disabled child.

Maybe she simply ignores your request. How to you get your child to cooperate?

Homeschooling is an option for Kindergarteners with ADD and ADHD. Special needs children can thrive with a home-based early childhood special education.

Winter is a great time to encourage your disabled child to read. These tips will help him become a confident reader.

If you are a school district and have a shortage of teachers in special education, math and science, what do you do? Be creative! Use subsidized housing as bait.

Putting groceries away in some organized fashion is a part of life. This functional skill is important for kids with cognitive delays because of the benefits in other are

While the vote means that NYC will have to pay Tom F.'s bills for the private education of his son, Gilbert, the issue remains unresolved for most Americans.

"Helicopter parents" hover and bring their lawyer on board to make sure that child's IEP is followed. The teacher made it through the year without a lawsuit.

Fine motor skills as used in writing as well as vocabulary skills can be improved with play dough. Special educators and occupational therapists love play dough.

Reading is important. With few exceptions (such as severe mental or physical impairment) reading skills are necessary for success as an adult.

Thanksgiving in the United States is celebrated on a long weekend. How can parents most effectively plan for travel with a child with a disability?

Try some real-life Halloween Math to make some basic concepts come alive for the child with special needs.

How can parents work on the speech and language goals on their child’s IEP while having Fourth of July family fun?

As the nation prepares for the possible pandemic, parents and caregivers of children with special needs consider how to prevent H1N1 flu in their charges.

Valentine's Day is known for children's cards and candy. . . both offer ways to teach puns, communication, and character education for kids with special needs.

Everything gets crazy at the holidays. Daily routines often get pushed aside. Why are keeping routines important to the child with a disbility?

Understanding the concept of time is usually a challenge for special education students. Following are some ideas to try in the classroom.

TV or DVDs are often used for entertainment for tweens with special needs. Parental control takes on new meaning with this population.

Creating a personal library of teaching books that you can refer to throughout the year is a must for new teachers.

Calendars add to the décor of our homes and offices, and they have the functional use of being basic organizers. For a child with a disability, a calendar offers more.

Behavior problems in the classroom can be associated with poor grades and low self esteem. Managing a child's behavior in class begins with school home notes.

Learn the four things to look for in a special education classroom that will help your child learn!

Does it matter how your child is classified as a special education student? I mean, after all, Special Ed is SPECIAL ED: right?

Hip-Hop has often been described as a culture. Unbeknown to its fans, fashion happens to play a bigger part in the make-up of Hip-Hop than they may realize.

Thousands of older individuals, throughout America, have had dramatic life changes due to unemployment. Knowledge is the tool they require.