One thing that characterizes many special needs elementary schools is the use of small learning groups as opposed to the often overcrowded classrooms found in mainstream schools. This allows teachers to provide personalized attention to each student, be sensitive to Read More …
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Measuring Success: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Special Needs Programs
It is impossible for a parent to choose the most appropriate special needs education for their child, or for staff to decide whether their program needs to be modified and improved, if there is no way to evaluate the program’s 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 …
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 …
5 Ways to Strengthen Memory in Students with Special Needs
When was the last time you thought about the process of remembering? For most of us, it is a process that happens automatically without us thinking about it. Yet, this is quite different for people with cognitive disabilities and those Read More …
Teaching Aids & Props Used to Teach Children with Special Needs
Teaching is not just a business of reciting facts and expecting children to repeat them. The use of teaching aids and props is a valuable way to help children learn, especially in schools for children with special needs, where students Read More …
5 Effective Exercises for Kids with Autism
it can have a powerful effect on mood. Children with autism may struggle with coordination, balance, and fine motor skills, but they can also benefit from exercises that allow them to burn off excess energy, relieve frustration and improve their Read More …
What Are the Signs or Signals that a Child May Have a Learning Difficulty?
A learning disability impacts the way a person understands new information throughout their life. They may, for example, find it tricky to learn new skills, interpret complex information, and cope independently. For children with a learning disability, particularly those who Read More …
Tips to Build Self-confidence in Children with Special Needs
Confidence is something all of us need to really thrive, but for children who have special needs, it can sometimes be harder to find self-worth and value. Any limitations or disabilities your child has, may make them feel less confident Read More …