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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…
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…
3 min · Special EducationLearning Disorders: Types and Symptoms
What are the learning disorders? Learning disorders are processing problems based on neurological activities. Reading, writing and comprehension abilities are mostly affected by learning disorders. Here are the common types and symptoms of…
3 min · Special EducationWhat is Dyslexia? Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is Dyslexia? Dyslexia is a learning disorder that causes difficulty with reading, speech sounds, and relating letters and words. It is the most common learning disability and often affects a person for the duration of their life…
2 min · Special EducationHow Do Special Education Students Benefit from Technology?
Special education students often have one or a combination of learning styles and abilities, however not all classrooms have a wide variety of educational tools and learning materials available. Some of the so-called “old-fashioned” tools…
2 min · Special EducationWhat is Down Syndrome? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
What Is Down Syndrome? Down syndrome (also referred as Down’s Syndrome) is a genetic condition. Humans typically have 46 chromosomes, however those with Down syndrome will have an extra whole or partial copy of chromosome 21. The most…
2 min · Special Education5 Ways to Improve Focus in Kids with ADHD
Focus and attention are serious issues for children with ADHD. Those children have a tendency to often easily get distracted, jump from one thing to another, and have a disregard for routine. Parents may struggle with trying to get their…
