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SpecialNeeds.com Appoints International "Go-To" Pro
...advancement in reading, writing and math gains for her students in just one...advancement in reading, writing and math gains for her students in just one year....and researchers alike celebrate the gains. Parents, as well as teachers, now...Zone, the Comprehension Zone, and the Math Zone, based on years of scientific...
Assistive Tech > Apps
Special Needs App of the Day: Multiplying Acorns HD
Multiplying Acorns by Operatio is a math-learning game for children. By using detailed graphics and lively music,...learner works towards earning three different trophies. Goals and skills gained from this app include: Improved hand-eye coordination, action timing,...
Education > Tutoring
ADHD: When Your Child Needs a Tutor vs an Executive Functioning Coach
...work possible. Tutors address: Subject matter gaps: hasn't learned long division, doesn't understand photosynthesis Reading comprehension strategies Math skill building Test preparation for specific content areas EF coaches address: Task initiation: can't start even when they want to Organization:...
Education > Online Learning
Online Learning Platforms for Students with Disabilities: A Complete Comparison
...time pressure Disability match: Moderate to strong for dyscalculia (visual math models), dyslexia (text-to-speech via browser extensions), and some autism...the student. Khan Academy delivers comprehensive video instruction across math, science, history, and language arts. Sal Khan's explanations are patient,...
Education > K-12
Gifted Students with Disabilities: Serving Twice Exceptional Learners in K-12
...ahead but can't write a paragraph without tears. Your son solves complex math problems in his head but his reading comprehension scores say he needs intervention....education team says they're doing fine, look at those high test scores in math. This is the 2e student experience: twice exceptional, both gifted and disabled,...
Education > Accommodations
Standardized Testing Accommodations: Making Sure Your Child's IEP Supports Transfer to State Tests
...through the passage. The test still measures comprehension. Read-aloud on a math word problem works for the same reason. If the test measures math reasoning...Read-aloud on a math word problem works for the same reason. If the test measures math reasoning and the student's disability affects reading, reading the problem...
Education > Accommodations
What to Do When Your Child's Teacher Isn't Implementing IEP Accommodations
...across different class periods or subject areas. Ask your child specific questions. Not "Is your teacher giving you extra time?" but "When you took the math quiz on Tuesday, did you have extra time to finish?" Look at work samples. If the accommodation includes preferential seating, ask where they're sitting....
Special Needs > Learning Differences
Executive Function Strategies That Work: A Parent's Guide for Students with Learning Differences
...manipulate information. When it's limited, verbal instructions disappear, math steps get lost mid-problem, and reading comprehension suffers. Verbal rehearsal...your child starts writing, have them say aloud what they're about to do. For math problems, this means talking through the steps before calculating. For writing,...
Education > Other
Twice Exceptional Students: When Your Child Is Both Gifted and Has a Disability
...dyscalculia, dysgraphia), ADHD, autism, sensory processing disorder, anxiety, or a physical disability. The giftedness can show up in verbal reasoning, math, visual-spatial skills, creative thinking, or specific subject domains. A 2e student's giftedness and disability interact constantly. The child who...
Legal > Government Benefits
Idaho Passed $22M in Medicaid Disability Cuts. Here's What Families Can Do Before the Governor Signs.
...Residential habilitation includes group homes, supported living arrangements, and day programs for adults and children with developmental disabilities. The math is straightforward. A provider receives a set reimbursement rate for each hour of service delivered. If that rate doesn't cover payroll, rent, insurance,...
Special Needs > Diabetes
Managing Diabetes When Your Child Has Another Disability: A Dual Diagnosis Guide
Your child's blood sugar dropped to 65 during afternoon math class. The teacher noticed irritability and sent them to the nurse, but your child has autism, and irritability is also how they respond to fluorescent...
Special Needs > Cancer
Returning to School After Childhood Cancer: What Families Need to Know
...finished cancer treatment six months ago. They're back in school full-time. But the transition isn't going the way you expected. They can't focus through a math lesson. They read the same paragraph three times and still don't absorb it. They're exhausted by 2 PM. Teachers suggest they just need time to catch...