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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we're here to break some barriers with some new information! Let's talk about how perspective-taking, especially in the context of neurodiversity and autism, can positively impact mental health.   What is Perspective-...

Mental health is a crucial component of overall well-being, and individuals with varying developmental differences such as autism, ADHD, and dyslexia are at higher risk for mental health issues tha...

Hey, hey my fellow special education teachers! If you're anything like me, you're always on the lookout for fresh teaching strategies that are both effective and engaging. Well, today, I've got a game-changer for ...

If your child is struggling with stress and anxiety, art therapy can be an incredibly effective way to help them process their emotions. Art therapy combines the therapeutic benefits of creating art with structured guidance from a trained therapist to provide emotional supp...

Teaching children to read can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be! By focusing on phonemic awareness skills such as letter-sound correspondence, rhyming, clapping at syllables and more, you can equip your students with the tools they need to ...

Reading proficiency is a key skill which children of all abilities and backgrounds must learn in order to succeed later on in life. However, for kids with special needs the task can be particularly challenging due to additional physical, emotional or behavioral needs. <...

Reading proficiency is a critical milestone for children of all abilities and backgrounds, however for kids with special needs the task can be particularly challenging due to additional physical, emotional or behavioral needs. As such, it is important for par...

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When it comes to teaching kids with intellectual disabilities, repetition and practice are key. According to a study conducted by the University of Minnesota's Institute on Community Integration, positive beha...

As parents or educators, we know how important it is that our students with intellectual disabilities have access to educational materials that are tailored to their needs. We strive to give them the opportunity to learn and grow, but often find ourselves lim...