Special Education
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Applying to College with a Disability
Applying to college shouldn’t be discouraging for students who are living with disabilities. Instead, these students should become familiar with the services and accommodations ... -
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?
Autism Spectrum Disorder is a range of disorders characterized by significant communication problems, sensory problems, and social difficulties. As a result of these symptoms, ... -
Special Education Costs Are Rising
The history of funding for special education can be summarized with one phrase. Broken promises. When Congress passed the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ... -
Strategies to Support Students with LD and Anxiety
For children with anxiety or learning disabilities, it can be difficult for them to learn at the same pace as other students, which can ... -
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 ... -
2022 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 ...
