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Special Needs: Types of Developmental Disabilities
The term “developmental disabilities” describes a variety of physical and mental disorders and conditions. What exactly are developmental disabilities and how do they differ from one another? Read this article to learn a clear definition of this term and about types of developmental disabilities.

Published by Stephanie Torreno (1,518 pts ) on Nov 7, 2009 to
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Teaching Children with Mild Osteogenesis Imperfecta
This article explores some of the teaching options available to you to ensure you offer the highest quality teaching and learning opportunities for children with mild osteogenesis imperfecta (OI). What to teach and how to teach it best!

Published by Anne Vize (14,963 pts ) on Nov 3, 2009 to
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Managing Osteogenesis Imperfecta in the Classroom
As a special educator, you may come across kids with ostegenesis imperfecta (OI) in the classroom. So what is osteogenesis imperfecta?This article will explain the basics about OI, and give you some pointers about how to safely manage the education of kids with OI at school.

Published by Anne Vize (14,963 pts ) on Nov 1, 2009 to
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Physical Symptoms of Down Syndrome
Down Syndrome, a genetic condition, causes physical abnormalities, such as slanted eyes or flattened facial features. Children with Down syndrome may experience prejudice because people are unsure how to react to these unique abnormalities. These are just some of the common physical features.

Published by Ann Olson (1,304 pts ) on Oct 31, 2009 to
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The "Holiday Blues" for Students with Physical Disabilities: Sandy's Story - Part I
The weather outside is snowy and windy with gusts circling the school playground at 40mph. School has been closed for the past two days. For Sandy, school closure is a time of the dreaded "Holiday Blues," as he remembers the fun of wheelies in the playground during dodge-ball and peer laughter.

Published by Barbara (10,640 pts ) on Sep 26, 2009 to
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Tips for Working with Students with Severe Handicaps
Students with severe handicaps now have equal chances like any other student in the classroom. They can attend public schools, engage in group projects and with the teacher’s support in planning effective instruction, they can have fun in learning just like their peers.

Published by anamariarox (548 pts ) on Sep 24, 2009 to
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Differently Abled: Teaching Second Grade Students about Physical Disabilities
Students come in all shapes, sizes, and abilities. As more children with disabilities are included in the regular classroom, other students need to understand disabilities and accept people who live with them. Learn about teaching second graders and other students about physical disabilities.

Published by Stephanie Torreno (1,518 pts ) on Sep 13, 2009 to
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Dance Your Socks Off!
This is a great lesson for teaching creative dance to children with physical disabilities. To make this lesson a winner, you need a strong focus on inclusion, your own creativity as a teacher, and some funky music to get everyone bopping away! Have fun!

Published by Anne Vize (14,963 pts ) on Sep 5, 2009 to
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What Is Hydrocephalus?
So what exactly is hydrocephalus, and what do I need to know about it in my work as a special education or mainstream classroom teacher? Are there any special considerations I need to make when teaching a child who has hydrocephalus? This article will begin to answer some of your questions.

Published by Anne Vize (14,963 pts ) on Sep 5, 2009 to
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Providing Social Skills for Students with Physical Disabilities
For students dealing with a physical disability can prove exhausting enough during a school day. Whether the physical disability requires assistive technology or wheelchair manipulation or manual manuvering through classrooms and school hallways, social engagment can be daunting and isolating.

Published by Barbara (10,640 pts ) on Jun 30, 2009 to
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