Special Education April 2007 Archive

Although this child I've been working with lately hasn't been formally diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, I'm sure the diagnosis isn't going to be too far down the road. One can't ... Read More

It is never too late to curb inappropriate behavior. Key to success however, is to ensure you 'stick with' the strategies you employ. All too often, I'll hear that educators ... Read More

These two Webinar events focus on the new transition requirements of IDEA 2004. You will learn how to maximize these important new transition provisions, designed to improve post-school outcomes for ... Read More

If you are facing a plethora of discipline and behavior problems and asking yourself, 'hey what's with my students these days?' you're not alone. Spring fever is something that should ... Read More

Current research being completed at the University of Virginia Children's Hospital suggests that there could be a link. They already have concluded that families with asthmatic children already report higher ... Read More

Many special educators experience difficulty when it comes to getting students with dyslexia and learning disabilities to write. Improved writing often follows improved oral skills. Take time to focus and ... Read More

Do you have a student in your classroom who uses picture symbols for augmentative communication? If so, remember to make plenty of copies of those symbols for all students to ... Read More

A new study says there is a link: women 40 and older had a 30% greater risk and men a 50% greater risk than new parents between 25 to 29, ... Read More

In todays inclusional classroom there are a number of students with exceptionalities. Sometimes, meeting their needs can be quite a challenge, however, the more you develop the ability to do ... Read More

Children with learning disabilities and dyslexia often become reluctant writers and need additional motivating acitivites to get their thoughts down on paper. Graphic organizers tend to help with the process ... Read More