There was a time when it was thought that children with autism, intellectual disabilities and other developmental delays or cognitive impairments could never live a normal life. They might have been isolated, kept away from public view, and not given Read More …
Author: Kathy Lear
The Role of Assistive Technology in Bridging the Gap for Kids with Special Needs
Modern technology has made a huge difference for many people with disabilities. The most successful schools for kids with special needs are those that recognize the valuable role that assistive technology can play and who use it to help their Read More …
How Schools for Kids with Disabilities Instill Individuality & Self-Expression in The Students
A good school does not just teach its students facts and figures; it also encourages them to express themselves, to find their own identity through creativity and imagination. This is not just true for mainstream schools. Special education elementary schools Read More …
World Youth Skills Day: Promoting Skill Development Through Learning Disabilities Programs
The United Nations General Assembly announced the launch of World Youth Skills Day in 2014. It marked an opportunity for both children and educators to think about the skills needed for the rapidly shifting modern labour market. Employability skills have Read More …
Innovative Teaching Approaches for Special Education: Thinking Outside the Box
Teaching children with learning disabilities is an ongoing challenge and teachers in special needs education need to be particularly creative and flexible. We try to develop effective special education programs to meet the diverse and complex needs of our students Read More …
How Special Needs Programs Are Breaking Barriers to Create Inclusive Communities
There was a time, when individuals with special needs were often segregated in institutions, where they were not fully integrated into society. Now we realize that, with the right support, people with autism, intellectual disabilities, and various forms of neurodivergence Read More …
Autism awareness month – Defining Safe Space for Children with Autism
Autism Awareness Month is a time for everyone to make an effort not just to better understand people with autism, but also to try and make the world a little more comfortable for them. Special education programs should strive to Read More …
How to manage routine for children with special needs
Change can be scary for anyone, but it is often particularly stressful for children with autism, intellectual disability or other learning difficulties. They tend to be more reliant on the security of routines and less able to adjust their thinking Read More …
3 Ways To Prepare Your Child While Transitioning To A New School
Starting at a new school can be stressful for any child, but when they have autism and/or intellectual disabilities and are joining special needs programs – adapting to an unfamiliar situation is likely to be particularly challenging. This is why Read More …
How Does the Learning Environment Affect Children with Autism?
One reason that special education schools exist is that children with autism, especially those who also have intellectual conditions or other co-morbidities, often struggle in the regular classroom environment. Special needs classes take into account the specific requirements of these Read More …