Story Twists As speech-language pathologists, we are always on the hunt for new and engaging ways to work on our speech and language goals. We easily can get bored of doing the same activities over and over. We are always looking for a way to keep our students motivated, especially when our goals are not…
34 Must Have Products for Students with Special Needs
Inclusive Classrooms Between 1989 and 2013, the percentage of students with disabilities who were in a general education class for 80 percent or more of the school day increased from about 32 percent to nearly 62 percent. Many schools have inclusion classrooms. The Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) says that students who receive…
8 Tips for Working with Parents of Special Needs Children
Knowing how to work with parents of students with special needs is just as important as knowing how to help the students. Robin Hartman, educator and mother of a son with Autism, says, “I know I am a difficult parent to deal with which is why I thought I would give some tips on how…