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Detecting Dyslexia in Young Children

Have you noticed your child having difficulty with speech, phonics or early reading skills? Do you have a family history of dyslexia? If you suspect that your child may have dyslexia, here’s what you need to know about having him or her...

Understanding Visual Processing Disorder

Visual processing disorder does not affect the way the eyes take in information from the surrounding world, rather it is the way the brain interprets that information. This misinterpretation can create a wide range of difficulties for students, but with...

Cerebral Palsy and Arthrogryposis - Similarities and Differences

Cerebral Palsy and Arthrogryposis are two very different conditions with different origins, but outwardly, they can appear the same. This article will give you a better understanding of each.

Freeman-Sheldon Syndrome: An Interview with the Mom of a Teen with FSS

Freeman-Sheldon Syndrome is a rare genetic condition also called Whistling Mouth Syndrome. Individuals often have small mouths, drooping upper eyelids, hands that turn outward or are clenched, clubbed feet and/or scoliosis. Here are one family's...

Applying the Touch Math Concept in the Classroom

How can a teacher work with students who have difficulty retaining basic math facts? Teaching math skills with Touch Math may offer a solution.

Task Analysis in Special Education

When most of us have a job to complete, we break it down into smaller steps. This is known as task analysis and can be used in the special education setting to help students gain independence.