If you are active in your child’s education, there is a high chance that you have heard teachers and administrators use many terms that may sound new or confusing to […]
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What is the Special Education System and How Does It Work?
The words “special education” represent a wide umbrella-like term that categorizes children who do not learn like their peers. Depending if they have intellectual difficulties or developmental delays, children with […]
Benefits of Interacting with Animals for Children with Autism
Humans interacting with pet companions have many benefits. Holding a pet can relax and calm you. But what about children with disabilities? Scientific research has concluded that pets and other […]
Is Your Child a Shut-Down Learner?
Is your child a “shut-down learner”? Shut-down learners are children who become discouraged at school and disconnected over time. But how do kids become shut-down learners? Some factors might include […]
Exercise Proven Beneficial to Children With Developmental Disabilities
While ABA therapy is the most commonly used treatment for autism spectrum disorders, as well as added speech or occupational therapy, studies show that a more traditional practice has been […]
Is Your Child Receiving the Education They Need? Picking the Right School Environment for Your Child
A good education can last a lifetime and provide countless opportunities for your child, but picking the right starting point can be difficult, especially for parents of children with learning […]
Three Commonly Held Myths About Autism
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in 50 school-aged children are diagnosed with some form of autism. Given these relatively high rates of occurrence, it is […]
Knowing the Signs of Autism Spectrum Disorders
In the United States, children with special needs, such as autism spectrum disorders, are becoming more and more common. Currently, one in 50 school children are diagnosed on the autism […]
What Kind of Special Education is Right For Your Child?
Parents with children who have learning disabilities such as autism face an important question when their child reaches the age of kindergarten: what kind of special education program is right […]
The Learning Styles of Autism
How does your child with autism learn best? Recent surveys show that the prevalence of autism has increased by about 33%. Previously, only one in 68 children were diagnosed with […]
