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Self Determination for High School Students with Autism

High school children with autism or other developmental disabilities may need a self-determination curriculum. When others have learned the ability and power of decision making, children who are isolated or have limited experiences need these skills taught...

Sample Letters from Special Education Teachers to Parents

Writing letters to parents is a requirement for teachers. They can be used to help document situations as well. This sample letter can be used as a template that you can customize to reflect the IEP goals of each student in your classroom.

Tips for Teachers to Explain Money to Students in Special Education

Teaching money is an abstract concept that has many "what ifs" to the task. Teaching these concepts to students with disabilities can be hard to do. They need a lot of reinforcement and modified lesson plans. This is a resource to create a study...

Exploring Weather Up Close and Personal: Rain Walks for Children with Mental Retardation

Teaching children with mental retardation about weather through hands on learning and Rain Walks can become wonderful field trips in helping students understand how weather impacts nature and people. Rain walks can also help children explore their outside...

Exploring Weather Through Art: Lesson Modifications for Teaching Weather to Children with Mental Retardation

Teaching weather to children with learning deficiencies can be a wonderful experience for the students and teacher. In this lesson on weather, lesson modifications to teach weather events to children with mental retardation using books, discussion, and...

Teaching Self-Determination to People with Developmental Disabilities

Learning self-determination skills are the most important factor in quality of life outcomes for all people. Teaching self-determination to people who have developmental disabilities can be difficult, but the impact is immeasurable.

Effective Classroom Strategies for Students with Autism

Children with autism learn the most when they are in an environment that is physically comfortable, mentally soothing, and the lesson plans spark their interests. This article focuses on using a child's special interest as a teaching tool.

Appropriate Lesson Modifications for Children with Significant Disabilities

The IDEA mandates all children are taught in their least restrictive environment. For many this means a general education classroom with supports. Modifying your lesson plan for children with significant disabilities can be challenging. This article will...