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Special Needs > Learning Differences
Is Your Child Hiding a Learning Disorder
...child has just memorized the words in the stories and is talented at using context clues to figure out the words. The...just memorized the words in the stories and is talented at using context clues to figure out the words. The...
Special Needs > Dyslexia
My Child Has Dyslexia: Now What?
...having to memorize what the word looks like or having to guess it based on context clues or knowing the first...memorize what the word looks like or having to guess it based on context clues or knowing the first...
Assistive Tech > Virtual Assistants
Sensors and Special Needs: Monitoring and Support at Home
...converting them into electrical signals that can be measured and analyzed. In the context of special needs, sensors can be used to monitor and track the well-being...Enhancing communication: Specialized sensors can detect and interpret non-verbal cues, enabling individuals with...
Education > Online Learning
Universal Design for Learning: What Parents Need to Know About Accessible Online Education
...process rapid visual transitions, manage multi-step navigation without text cues, and type lengthy responses without alternatives. You've been handed jargon...descriptions. Multiple means of engagement: Students can interact with content in different ways based on what sustains their focus. Some students work...
News > Technology
The Smurfs: The Legend of Smurfy Hollow on DVD
...who lives in the hollow. Or does he? Every fall, the Smurfs take part in a contest to see who can gather the most Smurfberrys. Brainy Smurf has been winning...character Gutsy. Anton Yelchin also reprises his voicing talent for little Clumsy Smurf. The Smurfs: The Legend of Smurfy Hollow is a cute and short mini-movie,...
Career > Accommodations
When Your Employer Says Your Accommodation Is Too Expensive
...EEOC's enforcement guidance is explicit: an employer claiming undue hardship must demonstrate that the specific accommodation in question, in the context of their specific resources and operations, would cause genuine difficulty. A blanket statement about cost isn't enough. The Numbers Your Employer...
Education > K-12
Gifted Students with Disabilities: Serving Twice Exceptional Learners in K-12
...giftedness compensates for the disability until it doesn't. A fifth grader with dyslexia and advanced verbal skills can often decode meaning through context and vocabulary knowledge, performing at grade level in reading despite never learning to decode fluently. Their teachers see an average reader. The...
Assistive Tech > Software
Screen Reader Software for Students: JAWS vs NVDA vs VoiceOver Compared
...often encounters the same question: is the free option really as capable as the commercial one that costs over $1,000? The short answer is yes, with context that matters quite a bit. NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver are the three dominant screen readers for students in 2024. Each works exceptionally well. The...
Global Insights > Healthcare
The Healthcare Transition at 21: How to Prepare Your Child (and Yourself) for the Shift to Adult Care
...intellectual disabilities grew up seeing pediatric specialists who understood their baseline. Those doctors knew what developmental milestones looked like in context, what medication side effects mattered for this population, and how to adjust care plans for cognitive or communication differences. Adult providers...
Global Insights > Employment
When (and How) to Tell an Employer About Your Disability: A Decision Guide
The question isn't whether you'll ever disclose your disability at work. It's when, to whom, and in what context. The timing changes what protections you have, what your employer can ask, and what happens next. Disclosure is a strategic decision. It can unlock...
Therapies > Speech
What to Expect at Your Child's First Speech Therapy Appointment
...to Bring. The speech-language pathologist (SLP) will need background information. Bringing the right documents saves time and gives the therapist context before they meet your child. Bring: Medical history: Any records related to hearing tests, ear infections, or developmental screenings Developmental...
Therapies > Speech
How to Support Your Child's Speech Therapy Progress at Home
...already doing, how to take simple data your therapist can use, and how to tell if what you're doing is working. The Core Principle: Practice Happens in Context. Speech therapy at home isn't about replicating the clinic. Your therapist uses structured activities because they need to assess specific skills in...