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Special Needs > Autism Spectrum
Autism: How to Discern the Symptoms . . . and What to Do Next
...exhibited "poor social skills and autistic-like behavior." I had them tested at the local public school...dismayed, and frightened at that time. I was a Registered Nurse and yet I had missed this. I didn't know...first. They become accustomed to their child's behaviors and sometimes even tune them out. Some parents...
Social Engagement > Friends and Family
Supporting Siblings: A Parent's Guide to Helping All Your Children Thrive
...about this?" These questions rarely come out directly. They appear in behavior: a child who becomes unusually clingy, one who grows distant, one who becomes...presentations are problems in themselves. They are communication in the only register the child...
Parenting > School Years
How to raise successful, happy children going through behavioral and emotional challenges!
...children need from us to be successful right now. —-> Register now for The Behavioral Shift Summit What if you...questions? Why is it some children manage their behavior and emotions easily and mine are still struggling?...of this resonates with you, keep reading. —-> Register now for The Behavioral Shift Summit Knowing that...
Therapies > Animal
Therapy Dogs in Schools: How Canine Programs Support Students with Special Needs
...behind that flyer. A Therapy Dog Is a Guest, Not a Service Animal. A therapy dog belongs to a volunteer handler. The two of them are evaluated and registered as a team through an organization such as Pet Partners, Alliance of Therapy Dogs, or Therapy Dogs International. The dog has to be calm around wheelchairs,...
Therapies > Animal
Finding a Certified Animal Therapy Program: What Credentials to Look For
...pathologist, counselor, or psychologist. The animal's registration says nothing about it. Programs that blur the two are where families lose money. A registered therapy dog visiting a classroom is a visit, and it can be a lovely one. It becomes therapy when a licensed clinician sets treatment goals and works...
Career > Skills Training
Apprenticeships and On-the-Job Training for People with Disabilities
...and it costs real opportunities. Registered apprenticeships are federally recognized...walking through the door. What a Registered Apprenticeship Is. A registered apprenticeship...registered Apprenticeship Is. A registered apprenticeship is approved by the...never read. What the Law Requires. Registered apprenticeship programs must comply...
Education > Higher Education
Best Colleges for Students with Disabilities: A Comparison of Top Support Programs
...models, and matching the right model to your student's needs is more useful than chasing rankings. Level 1: Standard Support The college has a registered Disability Resource Center (DRC) that provides accommodation letters, priority registration, extended time on exams, and access to note-taking services....
Health > Alternative Medicine
Music Therapy and Art Therapy: When Creative Interventions Become Medical Treatment
...exam. MT-BC therapists design individualized treatment plans, document measurable goals, and track progress session by session. An Art Therapist Registered (ATR) holds a credential from the Art Therapy Credentials Board. The requirement is a master's degree in art therapy from an approved program, 1,000...
Career > Finding Jobs
Job Fairs for People with Disabilities: What to Expect and How to Prepare
You've registered for a disability-focused job fair. Now what? The event promotional materials promise accessibility, inclusive employers, and on-the-spot interviews....
Lifestyle > Art
What to Look for in an Art Therapist for Your Child
...Mean. The American Art Therapy Association grants two primary credentials: Registered Art Therapist (ATR) and Board-Certified Registered Art Therapist (ATR-BC)....primary credentials: Registered Art Therapist (ATR) and Board-Certified Registered Art Therapist (ATR-BC). ATR requires a master's degree in art therapy...
Career > Skills Training
STEM-H Career Pathways for People with Disabilities
...Pre-Apprenticeships. State VR agencies run short-term STEM-H pre-apprenticeship programs (12–16 weeks) designed to prepare people with disabilities for registered apprenticeships in healthcare, IT, and manufacturing. What you get in these programs goes beyond skills training: paid stipends during the program,...
Special Needs > Asperger Syndrome
Sensory Processing Differences in Asperger Syndrome: What to Request at School and Work
...seam in a sock, the smell of a coworker's lunch three desks away. Hyposensitivity works the other way, where a person needs more input than usual to register it at all, which can look like fidgeting, seeking out deep pressure, or rocking to stay regulated. Most people experience some combination of both,...