There is no doubt that the ideal situation for students with exceptionalities is to be included in a regular classroom setting as much as possible. However, it needs to be ... Read More

Some of the students who work the hardest often 'just don't get it'. There's a good reason for that. They may just have a learning disability that hasn't yet been ... Read More

During those first few days of school, it's important to establish some routines and guidelines and to do some getting to know you activities. So why not focus on the ... Read More

With a little time and patience, working with children with severe handicaps can be extremely rewarding. You will soon realize that you will become one of the most important adults ... Read More

If you are supporting literacy, you need word walls. Parents too can benefit from the strategies of word wall use by using word wall cards at home with similar activites. ... Read More

I was quite stunned and surprised to read about this and thought it was worth sharing. For the past 5 years, there seems to be some evidence reporting a strong connection ... Read More

In this report, scientists have identified a genetically determined pattern of brain development linked to ADHD. If so, then it's possible to outgrow ADHD by the age of 16. Read ... Read More

Children with learning difficulties often struggle with printing and will need formal printing lessons and practice. Sometimes it's better to move quicker to cursive writing (handwriting). Some evidence supports the ... Read More

Doctors and parents need to work closely and earlier to diagnose children with attention-deficit disorder (ADD) before they start to struggle in school, according to Dr. Craig Liden, an expert ... Read More

Throughout the summer, it is wise to keep students with learning difficulties working a few minutes each day (if possible) on enjoyable learning concepts. Here's a listing of some worthwhile ... Read More