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 …
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 …
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 …
Teaching is a difficult job at the best of times and working in special education schools presents particular challenges. When students are especially vulnerable, as they often are in special education programs, then the impact of any teaching errors can Read More …
In addition to enhancing our ability to communicate, writing skills can open doors to countless opportunities including achieving learning goals and establishing meaningful connections with others. However, as everyone who has been involved in some way with learning disabilities programs Read More …
Special needs schools face the constant challenge of remaining up-to-date in the face of ongoing developments in special education. As our understanding improves and new techniques are pioneered, we have to adjust, but progress also comes with new challenges and Read More …
After all these years, I am so grateful that we found Brighton for our son. He has been thriving, and the school remains the perfect fit for him.
We can’t thank you enough for all your time, expertise and dedication to my daughter. She has loved coming to school every day for the past 4 years.
We are approaching our 19th year and we are so happy to be in our wonderful new school! The whole space is so fresh, light and new! We have beautiful bright classrooms, a wonderful Learning Commons with a library and Read More …
In the past, people with autism or learning disabilities were shut away and completely excluded from decisions concerning their wellbeing. Happily, we now know this is not the best approach, and that is in part because of the hard work Read More …