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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…
2 min · LegalEducational 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…
3 min · BehaviorSensory Processing Disorder - Types and Definition
We perceive and learn information by sensing the world around us. When we think of our senses, the five most commons—vision, audition, taste, olfactory (smell), and tactile (touch) come to mind. However, there are also two others less…
2 min · BehaviorImpulsivity 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…
2 min · AutismUnderstanding 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…
