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2 min · Special EducationDelays in Motor Development in Children with Down Syndrome
Children with Down Syndrome often face physical challenges. This is because of the way their genetic condition affects their physiological development. One of the common hurdles for those with Down Syndrome is learning and mastering motor…
2 min · Special EducationTeaching Children with ADHD
Working with children who have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can appear daunting for a number of reasons. Parents are nervous about their child’s ability to learn, and teachers may be plagued by mental movie-stills of the…
2 min · Special EducationSymptoms of Learning Disorders in Toddlers and Children
Learning disorders affect around 1 in 7 children, making their prevalence wide. Being able to recognize the early indicators is helpful in getting your child help as early as possible. Early intervention can put a stop to compensatory…
2 min · Special EducationSpeech and Language Disorder: Special Education
In the United States, children with a confirmed diagnosis of Speech and Language Disorder (S/L Disorder) are eligible for special education accommodations in the classroom under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). When S…
2 min · Special EducationWhat are the Treatments and Therapies for Down Syndrome?
While there is no cure for Down Syndrome, there are therapies, treatments, and educational support available to improve the quality of life of those affected. The exact course of treatment will depend on the individual, taking into account…
2 min · EducationSocial Skills Training for Children with Autism
Imagine yourself is a classroom and unable to determine if a particular seat is taken or not. Maybe there is a jacket draped over the back or a notebook left on the seat itself, but you cannot “read” these place-markers and sit there anyway…
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…
2 min · AutismIntellectual 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 · AutismTips 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…
