- What are Adaptive Skills in Special Ed?
- Tips on How to Do A High School Psychology Project
- The History of Inclusion: Educating Students with Disabilities
- Five Barriers to Inclusion in Education
- Students Who Are Severely Emotionally Disturbed and Inclusion
- Using SMARTBoards in Special Education Classrooms
- Special Needs: Developmental Disabilities Explained
- Teaching Selectively Mute Students
- Socialization of Blind and Visually Impaired Students
- Teach Children with Asperger's and HFA: What Parents and Educators Need to Know
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About Me
Although I was born in upstate New York, I grew up in Houston and have lived here most of my life. I enjoy writing, reading, and browsing the Internet. I am also interested in disability issues.
My Awards & Certifications
Training and Advocacy Service Center Award, 2006
Promethean Award, Texas Rehabilitation Association, 2004
President’s Outstanding Student Award, Houston Community College System, Northwest, 2003
My Experience
I graduated from Houston Baptist University with a double major in psychology and technical writing. My majors improved my understanding of human behavior and differences and further developed my love of writing. I have begun my career with a variety of writing experiences. Working at a nonprofit reading institute, I wrote educational passages for children with reading challenges. I then was a consultant for the state chapter of an organization for employment professionals who work with people with disabilities. I corresponded with current and potential members via e-mail and wrote a monthly online newsletter. My favorite writing topics include education, health, and disability issues.
My Latest Articles
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Teach Children with Asperger's and HFA: What Parents and Educators Need to Know
Children with Asperger’s syndrome and other high-functioning forms of autism (HFA) are intelligent, but lack social understanding. These students, and their teachers, require specialized instruction to achieve social and academic success...Published on October 15, 2011 to Special Education
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An Educator's Guide to Teaching Students with Physical Disabilities
Teaching students with physical disabilities has certainly evolved in recent decades. To maintain inclusive classrooms, teachers should have knowledge of physical impairments, assistive technology, teaching strategies, and necessary accommodations and...Published on September 13, 2011 to Special Education
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Mainstreaming Disabled Students: Creating an Inclusive Learning Environment
Students with disabilities were once educated in separate, special education classes. Now, an increasing number of disabled students are learning in typical classrooms with non-disabled peers. Find out how these students are being integrated into the...Published on August 4, 2011 to Special Education
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