Special Educationhttp://www.brighthub.com/education/special.aspxenPicture Communication in the Preschool Special Needs Classroomhttp://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/23131.aspxThu, 22 Jan 2009 08:18:53 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:23131gabbi525Picture exchange communication systems are wonderful tools for the preschool special needs classroom. Typically used for autistic students, there are many additional uses as well. PECS can be used to facilitate verbal communication through schedules, games and social stories, as well. All Preschoolers Can Benefit Increasing verbalization in the pre...Leadership Skillshttp://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/17260.aspxFri, 02 Jan 2009 20:24:28 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:17260MeetuLeadership Skills are essential for children in today's society. It is not only about leadership, but about teaching students discretion in deciding whether to engage in specific activities. Student with disabilities need to learn decision-making skills in making choices in and out of the classroom. Tips for Teaching Leadership Skills One often...Teamwork and Communication Activity for Special Education Classes- Treasure Hunthttp://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/12359.aspxFri, 02 Jan 2009 19:58:23 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:12359AnneVA Treasure Hunt is a great way to get students using their communication and teamwork skills, as well as problem solving strategies. Treasure Hunts are a fun activity to use in special education classes, or as an ice breaker activity at the start of a group with mixed ability students. How to Hunt for Treasure Give students a list of items to searc...Communication the Key to Getting Along - Tips for Teaching Social Skillshttp://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/11166.aspxFri, 02 Jan 2009 19:48:51 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:11166AnneVCommunication, teamwork, social skills...they are all important areas to cover in the special needs classroom. But how do you keep your students interested and engaged in learning about these areas? This article gives you some tips. Tools for helping students learn social skills Role Plays and Examples Often students learn communication, social...Communication Skills for Special Needs Learnershttp://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/8572.aspxFri, 02 Jan 2009 19:32:56 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:8572AnneVWe often say some people are born with the gift of the gab, but communication skills are really more often a set of abilities that have been learnt and refined over time. This article explains the different sorts of communication styles, and how they can be used by special needs learners. Communication for social needs There are three main approach...Assistive Technologies that Improve Communicationhttp://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/2916.aspxFri, 02 Jan 2009 19:20:21 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:2916writermayMany special students find it difficult to master important communication skills, a reality that can be frustrating for the teacher. Fortunately, there is a whole gamut of assistive technology devices that can be utilized to help the learning process. Why Communication Skills are Important The importance of communication cannot be overemphasized. E...