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3 min · Special EducationDown Syndrome: Hearing and Vision Loss
Every year, thousands of children are born with Down Syndrome, a chromosomal disorder. While most people are familiar with Down Syndrome and its general characteristics, oft-overlooked areas of concern are hearing and vision loss. If…
1 min · Special EducationOtsimo's Year of 2018
We are Otsimo. 2018 was an outstanding year for us. We want to share what we achieved in this year. Success comes with great collaboration. For this amazing year, we would like to thank you mainly our little heroes, their parents/guardians…
2 min · Special EducationDecoding Special Education Eligibility
A disability should never inhibit your child’s opportunity for a quality education. Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), children with disabilities are eligible for special education and related services provided…
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 · 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 · Special EducationHow Do Speech-language Pathologists Help 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…
