Special Education
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The Edvocate’s Guide to K-12 Speech-Language Pathology
Speech-language pathology is the pathology of speech and language. It falls under the communication sciences discipline, including the closely aligned but separate study of ... -
The Edvocate’s Guide to K-12 Speech Therapy
Speech therapy is a kind of therapy that assists kids in speaking more clearly, conveying their thoughts and feelings, and deciphering what other people ... -
The Edvocate’s Definitive Guide to Multidisciplinary Evaluations
A multidisciplinary evaluation (MDE) is an assessment of a learner by at least two professionals, utilizing several evaluations. The assessment is used to decide ... -
What’s Ahead for Special Education?
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) defines special education as “Specially designed instruction, at no cost to parents, to meet the unique needs ... -
Culturally Responsive Teaching in Special Education
Elementary age students in special education classes and/or dyslexia intervention deserve access to the highest quality literary resources and culturally relevant classroom experiences. Young ... -
School Shootings and EBD (Emotional and Behavior Disorder): What Do We Know? What Do We Need to Know?
There is a strong connection between emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD) and violent tendencies. It is no surprise that many, if not all, school ... -
How is Autism Spectrum Disorder Treated?
The symptoms of autism vary from person to person, and so do the methods of treatment. There are several ways to treat autism, and ... -
What Causes Autism Spectrum Disorder?
There is no one known cause of Autism Spectrum Disorder, but research shows that it is likely due to a combination of genetic and ... -
What Disorders Are Related to Autism Spectrum Disorder?
There are a number of disorders that are related to Autism Spectrum Disorder and may have several similar symptoms. Differentiating between the disorders can ... -
How Is Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosed?
Autism Spectrum Disorder is a range of disorders characterized by significant communication and sensory issues, as well as social difficulties. The diagnostic process typically ...
