Special Education
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Teacher Helpline: How Can I Help to Refocus a Student With ADHD
Introduction: ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a common neurological condition that affects millions of children worldwide. Students with ADHD often struggle with issues ... -
Asperger’s Syndrome: Everything You Need to Know
This is a form of “high-performing autism,” characterized by less pronounced intellectual and linguistic deficits as seen in children with frank autism. Most children ... -
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Everything You Need to Know
In Autism Spectrum Disorder, children typically struggle with social engagement and the interpretation of non-verbal cues such as reading varied facial expressions, in addition ... -
Individualized Service Plan (ISP) : Everything You Need to Know
It refers to a plan which provides as much help as is necessary to a child. Notably, private schools have few services provided to ... -
Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) : Everything You Need to Know
The Individualized Family Service Plan refers to a clearly outlined document whose major aim is to serve young kids that need interventional services. Each ... -
Cerebral Palsy: Everything You Need to Know
This refers to a complex developmental disorder associated with movement problems. Some of the associated problems in cerebral palsy are inadequate muscle control, increased ... -
ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act): Everything You Need to Know
These are the national laws that safeguard people with disabilities by providing them with Human Civil Rights protection. The Americans with Disabilities Act became ... -
Speech and Language Articulation Therapy
Speech and language articulation is the process of forming words using the following parts of the face: jaw and mouth (specifically the tongue, lips, ... -
Procedural Safeguards: Everything You Need to Know
This refers to Federal laws, which clearly state that all parents and children are to get non-prejudiced treatment with regards to special education decision-making. ... -
Universal Screening vs. Diagnostic Assessment
During my life as a special education teacher, one of the biggest misconceptions I encountered was the belief that a universal screener could be ...
