Any parent of a special needs child knows how stressful and even confusing it can be to navigate the sometimes murky waters of your school district’s special education system. Although schools today are much better equipped to handle children with special needs than they were in years past, sometimes it can still be a struggle to […]
The word “perfect” can be a bit of a misnomer. Most people know that rarely anything or anyone in this world is truly “perfect.” However, that doesn’t mean that perfection can’t be achieved, especially when it comes to special education. For parents and caregivers of children with special needs, finding the perfect learning experience for […]
Demanding. Rewarding. Fulfilling. These are some of the words used to describe working with special needs children by those who have or are currently doing the job. As with parenting, it could be said that working with special needs children is the “toughest job you’ll ever love”. From a heightened sense of accomplishment to a […]
For a few years now, there has been an online movement to create a national Special Education Week in March. Although the movement has yet to take hold, we ask — why not? There are lots of national awareness days, weeks, and even months. For instance, American Education Week is in November, and ADHD Awareness […]
Parents and guardians of children with special needs are faced with many decisions they need to make every day — what doctors to go to, what medical treatments to try, how do they meet all of their child’s needs each day. The process can be quite overwhelming! Caregivers also have to make important decisions when […]
If you have a child with special needs, learning about special education terminology and laws can make a significant difference in your child’s educational career. From the supports offered to enforcement of their IEP, your knowledge of special education is fundamental for your child’s success. Review this infographic to get an overview of special education: […]
For children with special needs, learning can be a quite the struggle. Maybe they are unable to work at the same pace as their classmates and need extra help from their teacher. Or perhaps they learn in a way that is different from their peers, which can be frustrating and leave them feeling “different.” For […]
Mastery learning: what is it? Well, the concept is quite easy: Students learn to master a variety of skill sets before going onto other areas of learning. Mastery learning tests are administered to each student to ensure they have reached a certain level of mastery. If the test is not passed, a repeat test is […]
Children with special needs can benefit largely from single or group activities in physical education. However, the question lies in the types of exercise. Are there powerful exercises that can help both the child and the parent? Some special needs children experience fatigue from their medication, while children with downs syndrome may be non-verbal and […]
Autism is a growing health issue among young children in the United States and around the world. This disorder is typically diagnosed in a child’s early years of development. The disorder in some children tends to be more severe than others. However, most children suffer from similar impairments when it comes to social interactions, activities […]