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As an educator, one of my first positions was as the one-on-one aide for a child with multiple handicaps. Coordinating his therapies into the classroom gave me a sincere appreciation for special education and the needs of children with special needs.
Special Needs Contributors

What You Should Know About Special Needs

For parents and teachers of students with special needs the feeling of helplessness when searching for information on how to best meet 750px-US Navy 041127-N-8801B-080 Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Gerardo Reyes, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), spends time on a community relations visit to the Dubai Center for Special Needsthe needs of the child is frustrating. The ability to find the most current data on assistive devices, curriculum, assessment, and issues such as bullying, makes the task of teaching as well as parenting much easier. There is nothing more exasperating than needing to put your fingers on how to assess your child's motor skills or what aids would be best to have in your classroom for a child with autism only to find that there are other issues to consider. However, there is either nowhere else to look or you have to find another source for the information. This guide not only offers numerous articles on special needs, but also, contained within the articles are further links to additional information.

Latest Articles on Special Needs
Homeschooling a Child with Autism: Tips & Resources

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Special Education Guide: Art Activites and Lessons

Often times special eduction students are eager to show their emotions through their creative side. Discover fun engaging art lessons that will help your special needs student embrace...

Helpful Homeschool Guide for Parents of a Special Needs Child

Homeschooling is tough enough already. Add a child who has a physical, mental or behavioral challenge into the mix; and parents become exhausted. You can do this! The help you...

Working as a School Counselor: Tips and Information to Help Students

Counselors who work in a school setting see students with several different issues, such dealing with traumatic experiences, anxiety, depression and bullying. So how can a counselor...

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Getting Musical - Music With Kids with Physical Disabilities

Making music is fun, and most kids learn lots from music. Creative expression and the ability to communicate in a language which involves sound and rhythm and beat can be an extremely...

Preschool Special Needs: Help for Parents

Parents of special needs children have huge responsibilities before them. One responsibility is to make sure their children are getting a proper education. This article describes preschool...