Tag: Special Needs
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Autism Awareness Shirts
About 1 in 68 children have been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). ASD is a…
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How Does ASD Affect Mood and Anxiety?
Autistic people are often anxious. If you have ever been around an autistic person when they are overloaded, you will know that the overload brings anxiety…
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Do Spectrum Children Feel Emotion Like Everyone Else?
There are many stereotypes surrounding autism. One of the most insidious is that autistic people do not feel emotions. Many people see the autistic person as…
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Tips For Reaching Students With Autism
Teaching a student with autism can be a challenge. Their learning styles are often different from those of most other students, and it may even seem…
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Music As Therapy: The Healing Power Of Music
For ages, people have turned to music to get excited, calm down, share experiences, and more. Over time, scientific research has shown that this natural affinity…
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What Are Special Needs?
As of the 2012-13 school year, 14 percent of all public school students were receiving special education services, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.…
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Take Action: Wear Your Cause
From ribbons to bracelets to t-shirts, it seems there is gear for every cause and every style these days. And sure, it’s great to join in…
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The Benefits of Playdates for Autistic Children
For children with autism, it can be a challenge to make social connections with peers. For their parents, helping these children learn to play with others…
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Understanding Asperger’s: A Teacher’s Guide
Students with Asperger’s syndrome present a unique set of challenges—challenges that many teachers are not provided with the appropriate training for. This can make welcoming a…
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