http://www.brighthub.com/education/special.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/23552.aspxWed, 21 Oct 2009 07:17:21 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:23552WritingBugThe Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is obligated to make provisions for special needs students enrolled in public schools. Some parents prefer to place their children in private schools, but are unclear as to whether special education services are covered under IDEA guidelines. Summary of Individuals with Disabilities Edu...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/44859.aspxThu, 06 Aug 2009 02:38:52 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:44859writermaySpecial education teachers can measure, monitor, and improve the social skills of special needs children with the help of the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales. The Classroom Edition is the most accessible for teachers to use in the assessment of student's social skills in the classroom. Measuring Social Skills and Adaptive Functioning - Using ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/39610.aspxTue, 23 Jun 2009 05:09:47 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:39610rosyIt is a challenge for special education teachers to teach the concept of time to special needs children. Some strategies that teachers can try in teaching the concept of time to special needs children are given here in this article. Tips for Teachers: Teaching Concept of Time Special needs children may find it difficult to understand the concep...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/38657.aspxSat, 13 Jun 2009 09:26:24 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:38657WritingBugMany special needs children need occupational therapy so that they can improve their fine motor skills and master tasks such as tying shoes or printing legibly. School based occupational therapy is available through the public education system. Learn more about occupational therapists in schools. School Based Occupational Therapy Occupational thera...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/31259.aspxSat, 04 Apr 2009 01:11:24 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:31259rosyChildren with visual impairments have special needs at home and in the classroom. They have to depend on other senses for learning various daily living skills along with academic learning objectives in school. Visually impaired children have special needs in every field of their life. Special Needs of VisuaIly Impaired Children It is very important...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/29291.aspxTue, 17 Mar 2009 04:54:22 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:29291rosyChildren with physical disabilities cover a wide range of disabilities that include orthopedic impaired children, children suffering from neuromuscular, cardiovascular and pulmonary disorder. To meet the special needs of physically disabled children, the environment should be structured accordingly. Helping Children with Physical Disabilities Child...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/19896.aspxFri, 02 Jan 2009 20:37:41 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:19896NikkiMJunk foods provide very few nutrients and expand waistlines, but did you know they also impair learning? Sugar and food additives make it difficult for special needs students to pay attention in class and may even contribute to problem behavior. Junk Food Is a Poor Choice for Special Needs Children Most people know that junk food makes a poor c...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/2909.aspxFri, 02 Jan 2009 19:06:59 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:2909habarizasafariAssistive technology for special needs children to function efficiently in the standard classroom is expensive. Schools often do not have the necessary assistive technology for special needs students nor have the funding to acquire it. Grants are an excellent resource for obtaining assistive technology for the special needs student. How do you obta...