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2 min · Special EducationADHD Symptoms in Toddlers and Preschoolers
Children as young as the age of four can be diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Toddlers and preschoolers may be overlooked in an ADHD diagnosis because age-appropriate behaviors, like not following directions…
2 min · TechnologyThe Role of Assistive Technology in Special Education
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) stipulates that schools must provide children with disabilities the appropriate services and accommodations. After evaluations by health professionals and educators, an Individualized…
3 min · Special NeedsIntellectual Disability and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Intellectual disability (formerly known as mental retardation) is characterized by limited intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior. The former is determined by one’s mental capacity, reasoning, and learning. Standardized intelligence…
3 min · Special NeedsTips to Enhance the Learning of Children with Autism
Traditional methods of communication do not go well with children with autism, as their brains don’t process information like the brains of other children. Their neural networks of the brain work differently. Many children with autism, for…
2 min · Special EducationEducational Rights for Children with ADHD
Like any other child with a learning disability, children with ADHD are vulnerable to academic difficulties in school. In the United States, there are two federal laws in place to guarantee children with disabilities the rights to services…
18 min · Special NeedsSensory Processing Disorder - Types and Definition
Sensory Disorders in Psychology Symptoms of Sensory Processing Disorder Is Sensory Processing Disorder the same as Autism? What is the Difference Between Autism and Sensory Processing Disorder? Causes of Sensory Processing Disorder…
2 min · Special NeedsImpulsivity and Impulsive Behavior in Children
Children are naturally curious. Part of growing up entails exploration, pushing boundaries, breaking the rules, and deciphering social cues. Because these early years are often full of unpredictability and rambunctiousness (think about the…
13 min · Special NeedsUnderstanding The Difference Between Asperger And Autism
Distinguishing between Asperger Syndrome and autism is challenging. Ongoing research on autism-spectrum disorder means that the definition is constantly changing. What was accepted twenty years ago has been reevaluated and reclassified, and…
2 min · Special EducationSpeech-Language Pathologists in Special Education
Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are highly-trained health professionals who work in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of communication disorders and cognitive-communication disorders. For children with a speech, language, or…
2 min · Special EducationADHD in Children: Types and Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a chronic mental disorder characterized by inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. This disorder tends to present in childhood and often leads to behavioral, social, and academic…
