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Special Needs Education Feature Writer: Karen Plumley

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.

We are devoted to providing timely research on the latest topics of interest in special education including legal issues, transition, inclusion, and advancements in classroom technology.

Comments and suggestions are welcome!


Feature Writer Articles in Special Needs Education

 		Special Education Programs Online
Special education programs online make it easier for a teacher to pursue special education graduate courses or continuing education while working.
How to Make a Social Story
Social stories can teach kids with autism about appropriate social behavior. Learn how to make a social story that will help to improve social skills.
Augmentative Communication and Social Skills
Children with autism may lack the necessary communication and social skills. Using pictures and symbols could improve language and social interaction at school.
Reading Comprehension for Special Needs
Children with reading disabilities will have trouble with comprehension. This article will provide ways of improving reading comprehension in kids with special needs.
Reading Fluency for Kids With Special Needs
Children with reading disabilities need help with reading fluency. Below are strategies that can be used to teach kids with special needs to read more fluently.
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Contributing Articles in Special Needs Education

 		Teaching Dyslexic Children
Children with dyslexia struggle with spelling and writing, and often those difficulties need tutoring and teaching beyond their special education classes
Math Journal – Help Remembering Concepts
As math becomes more and more abstract, some students have a difficult time holding onto concepts once they leave the classroom. Solve this problem by using a journal.
Obama Gets Book of Letters About Braille
"Let Freedom Ring" is a book of letters from blind Americans, their families and teachers about Braille's importance. Will it convince Obama to end illiteracy?
How to Create Tests for Special Needs Students
Teachers must make accommodations for students with disabilities. The law supports that students with disabilities are entitled to accommodations in tests.
Braille Literacy Crisis – Fact or Fiction
Not blind? Don't know anyone who is? The CDC predicts exploding diabetes-related blindness. Will declining Braille literacy affect taxpayers? Or, is Braille obsolete?
The Impact of ADHD in School Children
Tips and strategies are helpful in understanding the impact that ADHD has on a student's day. It is possible for students with this disability to find success.
How to Increase a Child's Reading Fluency
Reading fluency leads to reading comprehension. With a few simple tools, parents can help their children to achieve grade level reading skills.
What is an I.E.P and Does It Help?
An individualized program geared at providing the best education available, is it working?
Warning Signs for Dyslexia and/or Dyscalculia
Dyslexia and dyscalculia can be identified early. Knowing which warning signs to look for and finding the right help early can minimize the effect of these disorders.
Dyslexia, Dyscalculia and Intelligence
In spite of normal intelligence some children suffer from dyslexia, where learning to read and write is challenging. Often math problems occurs with dyslexia. Here's why.
Teaching Science to Special Needs Students
Teaching and assessment strategies are provided for encouraging students with learning disabilities to develop a better understanding of science concepts.
Teaching Math to Learning Disabled Students
Math activities proven successful with learning disabled students are presented, along with a description of factors that influence struggling special needs students.
Autism and Reading Comprehension
For many children with autism, comprehending the text can be difficult. Regular education teachers must have strategies to help all students understand what they read.
Services for Disabled College Students
In this interview, Kathy McGillivray, Director of Disability Services at Bethel University, puts the concept of accessibility in context for disabled college students.
Understanding Individual Education Programs
Every child in Canada and the U.S. has the right to free and appropriate education. Children have many abilities and those who have challenges have the right to an IEP.
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