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Research > Assistive Tech
Choosing AAC Devices Based on Research: What the Evidence Says About Effectiveness
...systems, picture boards, communication books. Each one promises...(picture boards, PECS books, communication charts) when the goal is...when the goal is social communication. Children using high-tech...motor skills faces different communication barriers than a...different communication barriers than a...
Special Needs > Diabetes
Managing Diabetes When Your Child Has Another Disability: A Dual Diagnosis Guide
...entire approach changes because communication barriers obscure symptoms and behavior...approach changes because communication barriers obscure symptoms and behavior changes...recognition, school coordination, and communication when diabetes intersects with another...treatment. That model assumes verbal communication, symptom awareness, and the cognitive...
Special Needs > Asperger Syndrome
Employment and Asperger Syndrome: Workplace Rights, Accommodations, and Strategies for Success
...Adults with Asperger syndrome face a workplace built around neurotypical communication norms and sensory tolerances. The Americans with Disabilities Act gives...aren't perks or special treatment. They're structural changes that remove barriers unrelated to your actual work. Common workplace accommodations for adults...
News > Technology
How to Pay for Assistive Technology: Every Funding Source Families Need to Know
The communication device your child's speech therapist recommended costs $8,000. The adaptive...can live without instead. That's where most families stop. Financial barriers are the single biggest reason people with disabilities don't get assistive...
Health > Mental Health
When Medical Care Becomes Traumatic: PTSD in Disabled Children and Their Families
...procedures are part of that exposure, but they're compounded by other factors: communication barriers, difficulty processing or predicting what will happen next, and...that exposure, but they're compounded by other factors: communication barriers, difficulty processing or predicting what will happen next, and limited...
Global Insights > Advocacy
Empowering Students with Disabilities Through Inclusive Education
...of teacher notes Audio books Adaptive equipment like special desks or communication devices Accommodations change how a student learns, but not what they...how a student learns, but not what they learn. The goal is to remove barriers, not lower expectations. Benefits for All Students. Inclusive classrooms...
Education > Online Learning
Enhancing Educational Opportunities for Special Needs Students Through Online Learning
...disabilities. Overcoming Barriers to Education. For many special...environments can present significant barriers to learning. Sensory overload,...learning removes many of these barriers, providing a more inclusive...classmates through text-based communication, which can be less intimidating...online course platforms, communicating with teachers and classmates...
Social Engagement > Friends and Family
Fostering Inclusive Experiences for Children with Special Needs
...relationships, improve communication skills, and boost their...Improved social skills and communication Increased self-confidence...participate. Overcoming Barriers to Social Engagement....important, there can be barriers that make it challenging...accessibility issues, communication difficulties, or sensory...accommodations, these barriers can be overcome. Some...
Career > Accommodations
Navigating Inaccessible Buildings and Workspaces: A Guide for People with Special Needs
...environments can create significant barriers to education, employment,...drinking fountains Signage and communication systems Despite these standards,...disability, and many face barriers to accessibility in their...lives. Common Accessibility Barriers. Inaccessible buildings and...workspaces can present a range of barriers for people with special needs....
Career > Advancement
Strategies for Helping People with Disabilities Succeed in the Workplace
...People with disabilities often face barriers in the workplace. These can include...workplace. These can include physical barriers, communication challenges, and lack...These can include physical barriers, communication challenges, and lack of accommodations....challenges. They should work to remove barriers and provide support. This helps create...
Social Engagement > Dating and Relationships
Understanding the Dynamics of Special Needs Dating
...dating sphere, it's important to recognize the barriers that may emerge. Societal attitudes, misperceptions,...emerge. Societal attitudes, misperceptions, and barriers can affect the ease of entering the dating world....complexities of special needs. In cases like these, communication is key. Open, honest dialogue about individual...
Global Insights > Employment
Overcoming Obstacles: A Comprehensive Guide to Special Needs Employment
...a major issue for a number of employees with special needs. Spaces that are reluctant to meet accessibility standards can create not only physical barriers but also psychological ones, fostering feelings of exclusion. Fortunately, recent technological advancements are paving the way to create more accessible...