In the past few decades, our world has changed dramatically – all thanks to progress and the inevitable integration of technology in our daily lives. With these changes, many industries have become more successful and have made it easier…
stands for Educational, Health and Care Plan. It is a document where the education, healthcare and social needs of a child who needs additional support in school. The Educational, Health and Care Plan was formerly known as a ”statement of…
You may hear the term IEP or Individualized Education Program if and when your child struggles at school. Children with delayed skills or other disabilities can be eligible for special services. These services provide individualized…
Starting counting is a significant milestone in children’s development. Though it seems like children learn when they start school, they start learning numbers just as soon as they start exploring the world around them. Other skills they…
In England, an is present for people requiring extra assistance and who are at the age of 25 or below by providing special educational needs support. As its name shows, EHC plans address people’s education, health, and care needs. How to…
to children who have disabilities and special needs in the context of their rights, such as in education and healthcare. Children with special needs are provided with free public education in Canada. The law in Canada requires that schools…
What is assistive technology? Types of assistive technology Assistive technology and ASD Benefits of assistive technology on ASD What is AAC? Types of AAC Unaided AAC Systems Aided AAC Systems AAC and ASD Benefits of AAC on ASD…
Hi there! Welcome to Otsimo Special Education! If you are new to the app or just want to learn more about the features and games, this guide will give you all of the details you need. Let’s get started! Get to know the app Register First…
Every parent or caregiver with a child looks forward to their child’s first words. Aside from being a magical moment, speech is a specific milestone for children, which starts to develop from the time they start to babble. Lack of babbling…
is a condition where a person has an extra chromosome. A baby is usually born with 46 chromosomes. However, babies with Down syndrome have an extra chromosome that is the copy of one of these chromosomes. The copy is of chromosome 21. This…