Special Needs

Articles

...named under the broad category of "learning disabilities" or "learning differences," and involves neurological and structural issues related to brain and...origin characterized by difficulties in single word decoding, usually reflecting insufficient phonological processing abilities...Dyslexia is manifested...

...questions, managing the arc of a conversation, wrapping up professionally. The difference is that the other person is invested in helping you, not deciding whether...most of the threat out of the room. For candidates with disabilities, repeating these conversations across several informational interviews, different...

...about food allergies and whether kids can swim. Asking about mobility needs, sensory sensitivities, or communication preferences is the same thing: respecting each child as an individual. Include these questions in your invitation or follow-up email: Does your child have any food allergies or dietary restrictions?...

Dr. Gil Tippy, co-author of Respecting Autism and a founder of the Rebecca School in...spectrum. I wanted to ask you about the title, Respecting Autism. Was your and Dr. Greenspan's goal in...respect anybody. So I thought, let's call it "Respecting Autism." Let's...

...30-minute sit-down drill. The reason is motivation. A child learning to request "more" during snack time is working toward something they want. A child repeating "more" from a flashcard is performing a task for an adult. This article shows you how to embed speech goals into routines you're already doing, how...

...jerking, Grimacing); making sounds (including grunting, throat clearing, barking); and repetitive behaviors or compulsions (including touching objects, repeating words or phrases). If you're concerned that your child may have Tourette syndrome, the best thing to do is to consult with a healthcare professional....

...behind Wynsum Arts' distinguished apps. "We looked at existing story apps but nothing created a way to 'page through' a story, repeating a message as often as needed." – Jennifer Marden, developer of Pictello Pictello is a 2012 Apps of Distinction recipient. Congratulations to the...

...issues they struggled with, such as deciding whether or not to terminate the pregnancy, feeling calm or traumatized after hearing the diagnosis, or reflecting on the years of raising a child with Down syndrome. These stories are meant to inspire or help mothers who have just received their child's diagnosis...

...had a blanket, cleared my airways, because I bit through my tongue. I would have choked on my own blood." At the hospital, the doctors had to keep repeating things to Ruby: "You've been in an accident. You've had a head injury. You're going to be fine." Her then-boyfriend (now husband) picked her up and...

...obsessive-compulsive disorder feel the need to repeatedly wash their hands. Other common compulsions include locking and unlocking doors, counting, hoarding, or repeating a pattern of steps. Often when patterns are interrupted, people with OCD feel a need to start again at the beginning of the routine. These thoughts...