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Special Needs > Autism Spectrum
The Puzzle of Autism
...which results in the delayed communication, relational, and connection skills. Also, there is usually a very highly activated nervous system that interferes...Recent clinical research has just come to light suggesting that direct brain training may be of greater benefit to autistic children than any other single remedy...
Research > Brain Science
Can Brain Imaging Detect Autism?
...changes and functioning can be seen after cognitive skills training, and through the use of MRIs and brain...functioning can be seen after cognitive skills training, and through the use of MRIs and brain imaging,...the American Journal of Psychiatry introduce fractional anisotropy, which measures the density of white...
Research > Brain Science
A Study of Cognitive Skills and the Brain
...cognitive skills. The..."cognitive skill" refers...mental skill that...cognitive skills to the...cognitive skills improve...cognitive skill deficits...cognitive skills be improved...cognitive skills training...skills training programs...cognitive skill deficits...cognitive skills training...skills training programs...cognitive skills training...skills training programs...cognitive skill level....structure and function can be...cognitive skills training...skills training classes....
Research > Assistive Tech
Choosing AAC Devices Based on Research: What the Evidence Says About Effectiveness
...track conversation turns. Still others measure caregiver satisfaction or functional independence. When researchers try to compare Device A versus Device B,...the populations studied vary widely. A child with autism and intact motor skills faces different communication barriers than a...
Therapies > Occupational
Occupational Therapy for Children with Special Needs: School, Private, or Both?
...access their education. Educational necessity is a legal standard, not a functional one. School-based OT focuses on skills needed to participate in the classroom:...necessity is a legal standard, not a functional one. School-based OT focuses on skills needed to participate in the classroom: holding a pencil to complete written...
Lifestyle > Art
How Art Therapy Helps Children and Adults with Special Needs: Benefits, Methods, and Getting Started
...looks more like occupational therapy that uses visual expression instead of functional tasks. Here's what art therapy is, how it works for different disabilities,...processes to help people express emotions, process experiences, develop motor skills, and build communication pathways. The art itself isn't the therapy. The...
Career > Finding Jobs
Writing Your Resume When Employment Gaps Tell a Story You Can't Share
...medical history. Why Functional Resumes Backfire....is to switch to a functional resume format, which...which leads with skills categories instead...why candidates use functional formats, and their...recruiters dislike functional resumes. One reason...often can't process skills-based formats correctly....other is strategic: a functional format signals that...
Education > Higher Education
Transitioning 2 Life Skills – From HS to Adult
...with a diploma but no functional skills to live as an adult?...diploma but no functional skills to live as an adult?...to teach adult living skills when students feel too...Searching for a life skills program for her son's...and, later, Daily Living Skills were born. Both programs...Both programs provide skills to help young people transitioning...
Lifestyle > Independence
Ying / Yang – Balance Your Child With The Outside World
...positive effect on behavior, social skills or other areas of concern. Beware...activities: Does my child possess the skills required to participate, such as attending...participate, such as attending or social skills? Is the activity going to benefit...benefit my child in a meaningful and functional way? Will this activity address my...
Education > Accommodations
Making IEP goals that support Language and Communication: Tweaking the plan in the New Year
...long and tedious meeting. In order to maximize the opportunity to support functional goal development, the parents can be ready to suggest ways to help the...trans-disciplinary environment where everyone is working on and supporting all skills. Growth is inevitable. A math goal may state that 'John Doe will identify...
Education > Higher Education
Transition Plans Matter
...coordinated set of activities designed and focused on improving the academic and functional achievement of the student as required to meet the goals established in...related services, community experiences, and the acquisition of daily living skills. The transition planning process may need to include appropriate assessments...
Therapies > Occupational
Occupational Therapy
...Goals are developed to ensure that functional outcomes are met. OT's assist clients...feeding, social, self-care, and strength skills. By using play, self-care tasks, social...therapeutic activities, children develop functional skills that enable them to live more...activities, children develop functional skills that enable them to live more independently.OTs...