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 …
Author: Tim Husband
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 …
5 Areas of Development for Children With Special Needs
Children with special needs need to learn similar things to those in mainstream schools. That includes functional skills, such as literacy and numeracy, but also life skills, including how to interact with others in social settings. They may, however, need Read More …
Importance of Routine for Children with Special Needs
Anyone who has children has probably heard about the importance of establishing a routine. It is a way of organizing a complicated and sometimes stressful life to build up a sense of stability and security. For children with special needs, Read More …
5 Signs of a Potential Learning Disability in a Child
When the signs of a learning disability are identified early, children can be given the right help to develop key skills that they will use throughout their lives. Often the first signs can be subtle and, as such, are unfortunately Read More …