No two individuals are more important in the life of a child than parent and teacher. This is especially true for the child with special needs. Whether you are teaching special education classes, instructing or assisting an exceptional child, parenting a child with special needs, or have a disability yourself, you have come to the right place for practical, insightful information.
In Special Needs Education you will find articles and blogs on topics such as autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, physical and developmental challenges, behavioral and emotional disorders, and more.
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Ways to Build Friendships in the Classroom
In: Special Needs Education (general)
Ways for teachers and paraprofessionals to build peer friendships among students with special needs in the classroom, teambuilding tips and improving social skills. more...
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Wondering what IEP stands for? How about BIP or ED? Special education acronyms can be confusing to teachers. Here is a list of common special needs abbreviations. more...
In: Physically Challenged Students
Students with epilepsy in the classroom will need several special accommodations. These strategies and interventions can be helpful for the epileptic child. more...
In: Physically Challenged Students
Children with epilepsy may have learning disabilities and behavior problems. How seizures and medications affect children's learning and behavior in the classroom. more...
Improve Memory in Kids With Disabilities
In: Special Needs Education (general)
Teaching strategies and techniques for remembering lessons will be important so that children with special needs can improve their own memory and performance in school. more...
Effective Memory Strategies for Special Needs
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Students with special needs often have memory problems. Teachers can use effective memory strategies to improve recall for children with disabilities in the classroom. more...
Social Skills Activities in the Classroom
In: Special Needs Education (general)
Here are some ideas for building students' social skills, and developing conversation, conflict resolution, and anger management abilities in a regular classroom. more...
In: Developmentally Challenged Ed
The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) can be used in the classroom to stimulate speech, language in kids with autism, Down syndrome, and other disorders. more...
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Teaching Science to Special Needs Students
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By:
David R. Wetzel
Teaching Math to Learning Disabled Students
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By:
David R. Wetzel
Autism and Reading Comprehension
By: Kelly Winn
Services for Disabled College Students
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By:
Andrew Leibs
Understanding Individual Education Programs
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By:
Karen Stephenson
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