Special Education
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What Research is Being Done on Autism Spectrum Disorder?
Even though so much has been discovered about autism spectrum disorder over the years, there is still a lot of information that we don’t ... -
Inclusive Education: Definition, Examples, and Classroom Strategies
In 1990, the United States Congress revamped the All Handicapped Children Act (EHA) into what is now known as the Individuals with Disabilities Education ... -
2020 Best Colleges & Universities for People with Disabilities
Click here to learn more about the ranking methodology that we used to compile this list. Congratulations! If you represent a college or university that ... -
A Guide to Classroom and At-Home Accommodations for Dyscalculia
Dyscalculia is a learning disorder that is marked by an inability to learn foundational math skills. Many people with this disability can learn very ... -
What are the Differences Between ADD and ADHD?
As a former special education teacher, I care deeply about the instruction of students with special needs. Because of this, I have spent decades ... -
A Guide to Classroom and At-Home Accommodations for Dyspraxia
Dyspraxia, which is also known as Apraxia, is a learning disability that is marked by difficulty in carrying out routines that require the use ... -
A Guide to Classroom and At-Home Accommodations for Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a reading disorder in which a learner has difficulty recognizing letters and learning letter sounds, despite normal intelligence. It decreases the processing of ... -
What Causes ADHD: A Brief Guide
Because attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms—impulsivity, inattention and/or hyperactivity—can negatively a child’s ability to thrive academically or get along with others, there are ... -
A Guide to Classroom and At-Home Accommodations for Dysgraphia
Dysgraphia is a learning disability that is marked by difficulty in performing handwriting in addition to having issues with fine motor skills. People who ... -
How Do You Diagnose ADHD?
From time to time, I will receive an email from a reader asking me how ADHD is diagnosed in children. Instead of writing a ...
