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Special Needs App of the Day: Choco Gets a Check Up
For some kids, going to the doctor involves nail biting, nerves, and even tantrums. Transitions and new experiences are difficult...real paper book. Flip through each page of the book by swiping your finger across the screen. A voice narrates the story while each word is highlighted as...
Medical > Psychiatry
When Behavior Becomes Self-Harm: A Parent's Guide to Managing Self-Injurious Behavior in Children with Intellectual Disabilities
...intervention hierarchy from functional assessment to psychiatric evaluation to crisis care. What Self-Injurious Behavior Is. SIB includes head-banging, hand-biting, self-scratching, hair-pulling, eye-poking, and skin-picking. It's repetitive, causes tissue damage, and persists despite your attempts to redirect...
Therapies > Speech
Speech-Based Activities for Kids with Apraxia
Parents can aid kids with apraxia with home speech activities like games, reading, nature walks, exercise, art, baking, and music.
Education > Tutoring
12 Activities to Promote Holiday Learning and Fun
Explore 12 holiday activities like baking, crafts, and family games that combine fun and learning for kids.
Health > Mental Health
Calm in Crisis
...floor. The classroom paraprofessional was standing over the boy, warning him,”Get up now or you won't get computer time.” The boy began crying and then biting his hand. The paraprofessional's voice became louder and more stern, “Get up now. Time to make a choice. You can choose to stand up or you can choose...
Special Needs > Attention Deficit Disorders
Natural Remedies for ADD
...Instead, switch to more natural cleaners that rely on simple and natural ingredients. You can also make your own ingredients with the use of vinegar, baking soda, and essential oils. Greener cleaning products are also available through companies like Melaleuca and Seventh Generation. Commercial cleaners...