http://www.brighthub.com/education/special.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/education/special/reviews/57311.aspxThu, 26 Nov 2009 09:30:54 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57311AnneVBefore you spend your own (or your school's!) hard earned cash on software, you need the answer to a simple question: "Is the software any good?"
This article gives you the rundown on a new software to boost reading skills in primary students, and lets you make an informed decision before you buy. Building R...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/reviews/20346.aspxMon, 23 Nov 2009 06:55:14 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:20346AnneVAll teachers from time to time need to utilise a 'time filler' activity to pad out the end of a class, or to give to early finishing students while others complete a task. But creating word searches can take time - unless you read this article and save yourself a lot of time... About Word Searches Word searches are a set of words which are ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/reviews/56876.aspxSun, 22 Nov 2009 19:17:48 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56876Margo1971The website, Teaching LD: Information and Resources for Teaching Students with Disabilities, is run by the Division of Learning Disabilities (DLD) which is the largest of 17 special interest groups of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC). It provides special education resources for teachers. Understanding LD A very practic...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/reviews/11032.aspxMon, 02 Nov 2009 03:43:55 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:11032AnneV'Everyday Literacy' covers literacy worksheets and lesson plans to help teach students with learning disabilities in the classroom, as well as those with other special needs or from an ESL background. Everyday Literacy 1 and 2 - New Literacy Teaching Books Many teachers come across students who have learning disabilities in the classroom, s...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/reviews/23123.aspxMon, 02 Nov 2009 03:38:29 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:23123AnneVNessy is a group of software programs designed to help elementary aged students build keyboarding, reading, spelling and story writing skills. It is pitched at a level which helps meet the constant demand for special education and spelling skills support by many teachers. Nessy - So What Is It? Nessy is a group of education software programs wh...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/reviews/53497.aspxMon, 26 Oct 2009 03:47:42 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:53497candrelThe newest book by Clarissa Willis, Ph.D.,"My Child Has Autism: What Parents Need to Know" is very useful for anyone dealing with autism in the home or classroom. About Author Clarissa Willis Ph.D. This book, " My Child Has Autism: What Parents Need to Know " was written by Clarissa Willis, Ph.D. Previous works include numerou...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/reviews/48123.aspxThu, 03 Sep 2009 05:49:07 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:48123barbarasmithAdam" the movie educates the general audience about Asperger's Syndrome . Adam the character will win your heart A Tender Movie with an Intriguing Plot This tender and thoroughly enjoyable movie titled – “Adam” explores the possibilities of romance between an electrical engineer named Adam who has Asperger’s Syndrome and his new neighbor Be...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/reviews/48057.aspxWed, 02 Sep 2009 05:52:41 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:48057barbarasmithSaving Ben: A Father’s Story of Autism is writer Dan E. Burns’ new powerful and deeply heartfelt memoir-- the story of his quest to cure Ben, or at least help him to recover from the many ravishes of autism. An illuminating Book for Special Educators, Occupational Therapists and Parents This book is valuable reading for educators an...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/reviews/46568.aspxMon, 24 Aug 2009 07:47:47 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:46568AnneVThis article looks at how to use a new book, 'The Great Cold' to teach special needs learners in high school about Australian culture and geography. There are opportunities to link across the curriculum into science, geography and art with this great new book. Australian Aboriginal Culture This lesson plan aims to share a little of Australi...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/reviews/42617.aspxMon, 20 Jul 2009 07:25:05 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:42617AnneVKidsClick! is an online search engine made just for kids. It's fun and easy to use, with an appealing home page. But how does it measure up for kids with lower literacy levels? Read on to find out about search engines in special education. What is a Kids Search Engine? A kids search engine is a tool for helping kids find information...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/reviews/38900.aspxTue, 16 Jun 2009 07:01:48 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:38900AnneVMost people set and achieve challenges in their daily lives. But most people don't set a challenge like 'let's climb to the Mount Everest Summit'. And most people aren't double leg amputees who happen to decide that disabled mountain climbing is their sport of choice. Mark Inglis shares his story... Hi Tech Legs on Everest This ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/reviews/5095.aspxSat, 30 May 2009 05:42:14 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:5095mars2boysFaceSay is an interactive software program aimed to help children with autism spectrum disorders recognize emotions, a skill many struggle to master. What is FaceSay? Created by Symbionica L.L.C., FaceSay is an interactive program that provides practice in facial recognition. It is geared toward children aged 4 to 12 who are diagnosed with an a...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/reviews/34316.aspxWed, 06 May 2009 06:37:13 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:34316AnneVThis is the second review article on an exciting new book, 'The Horse Boy'. Join Rowan and his dad on an amazing and soul searching journey through Mongolia on a quest to find some answers to the riddle that is autism. Meet shamans, reindeer people and some everyday folk that share their travels. Sharing in a Story 'The Horse Boy' Text Publ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/reviews/31613.aspxFri, 10 Apr 2009 07:22:51 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:31613AnneVA picture dictionary is a vital learning tool for any special education or mainstream class teacher. This version by ERA publications has great visuals to help link language learning and pictures, and can assist phonics instruction or sight vocabulary / whole word literacy methods. Picture Dictionary - What is It? A picture dictionary is li...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/reviews/31224.aspxFri, 03 Apr 2009 08:44:18 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:31224AnneVFor children who are learning to read and write in English, misunderstandings can happen often. These Australian Aboriginal readers 'The Badudu Stories' by May L O'Brien show some common language misunderstandings in the context of Aboriginal Australia. They include examples of Aboriginal language. Books in the Badudu Stories Series The...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/reviews/31222.aspxFri, 03 Apr 2009 06:37:55 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:31222AnneV'The Horse Boy' is a must read for anyone with an interest in children with autism. It is one of those rare books on autism that is interesting, well written and keeps you turning the pages to learn more. It discusses some autism treatments, some research on autism and lots of personal experiences. Books on Autism Now I have to say I have r...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/reviews/28977.aspxSat, 14 Mar 2009 01:27:22 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:28977AnneV"Astonishing Animals" is one of those animal books designed to trigger that 'wow' factor so often missing in books these days. Each turn of the page brings a new fact or eye catching illustration. Suited for use in gifted education or science education programs, it would also suit library use. Science and Evolution in Action 'Astoni...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/reviews/28816.aspxWed, 11 Mar 2009 06:39:47 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:28816AnneVYoung children need books to stimulate and engage them, long before they are able to read independently. Mastering pre-reading strategies, as well as using picture cues can help children in learning how to read. Try 'Zzzz-A book of Sleep' as a great teaching resource by Meadowside Children's Books. Pre-Reading Strategies Pre-reading str...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/reviews/16482.aspxFri, 02 Jan 2009 20:20:25 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:16482AnneVGetting out on the water and enjoying sailing may seem a far off dream for some physical disability students, but with the Access Dinghy, all things are possible. Jump aboard from the jetty, then go sailing! Sailing Just imagine it - the sun is shining on your back, the water is lapping at the sides of the boat, the wind is filling the sail and pus...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/reviews/16257.aspxFri, 02 Jan 2009 20:17:50 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:16257AnneVThis book should tick the 'oldie but a goodie' box for most teachers. It is a valuable resource for a special educator who needs to focus their teaching on the area of fine motor skills. Packed full of useful activities and helpful advice, it is well worth purchasing for individual teacher use. About the Book ' Fine Motor Skills and Hand Wr...