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Problems with Gross Motor Skills
Does your child have problems developing gross motor skills? These gross motor dysfunctions of gross motor skills may indicate serious health and developmental problems and learning disabilities.

Published by Mayflor Markusic (6,400 pts ) on Sep 16, 2009 to
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Assessing Motor Skills in Early Childhood - Using the PDMS
Does your toddler have special needs? Early diagnosis of problems in developmental motor skills is crucial for helping children with special needs. One of the most popular assessment tools is the Peabody Developmental Motor Scale. Is it reliable and sufficiently responsive?

Published by Mayflor Markusic (6,400 pts ) on Sep 16, 2009 to
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Special Education Teaching Tips for First Year Teachers
This article contains special education teaching tips for first year teachers. The new school year is about to start and as a new teacher you are searching for teaching tools and tips to help students with special needs in your classroom. You understand that teaching tips are crucial, so read on...

Published by anamariarox (548 pts ) on Sep 14, 2009 to
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School Problems of the Gifted Child
Some school-related factors contribute to the significant number of gifted and exceptional students that fall behind and eventually drop out. Find out some of the problems gifted children face in school that can cause them to fail.

Published by Mayflor Markusic (6,400 pts ) on Aug 27, 2009 to
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Reading Strategies for Students with Disabilities
Specialized teaching techniques and programs offer hope for students with reading disabilities. Educate yourself about options in remedial reading for students of all ages and find effective strategies for struggling readers in your classroom.

Published by Sandy Fleming (1,972 pts ) on Aug 27, 2009 to
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Understanding the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test
The school counselor suggested that the special child must undergo the Peabody Picture Vocabulary test. Is this the most appropriate test to assess the child’s verbal intelligence? Find out.

Published by Mayflor Markusic (6,400 pts ) on Aug 16, 2009 to
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Strategies to Teach Cutting Skills for Students with Special Needs
Children with or without disabilities can benefit from adapted scissors skills and creative teaching strategies when learning to use scissors. In this article read on to learn more about graded cutting activities that promote success for students in your classroom.

Published by barbarasmith (916 pts ) on Aug 3, 2009 to
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The Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale and Special Needs Students
Psychologists have found that the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale is an effective assessment tool for identifying various special needs of children. It is usually administered in clinical settings, but today teachers can utilize the third edition.

Published by Mayflor Markusic (6,400 pts ) on Jul 27, 2009 to
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The Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale (VABS) for Infants and Toddlers
The VABS is a popular assessment tool to evaluate the social skills of minors, usually from preschool to 18 years old. But there is another version of the VABS that can be utilized to assess the development of infants and toddlers.

Published by Mayflor Markusic (6,400 pts ) on Jul 16, 2009 to
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Establishing Positive Teacher/Parent Communication
Special education students need support at home and at school, and this process is made much easier through positive teacher-parent relationships. Open communication between teachers and parents is very important for a child's well-being. Learn more about some parent-teacher communication ideas.

Published by WritingBug (3,891 pts ) on Jul 15, 2009 to
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