A network to share best practices for children with special needs
Welcome to teachers, therapists, parents and all others to our Special Needs Network.This is a social network for you to discover learning solutions that kids with special needs will love.
OUR GOAL:
1) Provide a trusted private network
2) Connect, network and have fun
3) Share and learn best practices
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Posted by Hannah Ehrli on June 13, 2013 at 8:00am 0 Comments 0 Likes
We all know transitions can be one of the most difficult skills for a child to learn. Sometimes all the tips and strategies can help but still the problem persists. That’s when a bag of tricks can help the parent or the educator. Mind you, this is not a permanent solution and needs to change frequently so the child…
Posted by Hannah Ehrli on June 12, 2013 at 8:30am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Summer can be a wonderful time spent leisurely with the family, but sometimes idle time can be a negative formula for a regression of skills for a child with special needs. It is not only important to keep a regular schedule during the summer (as best you can- a different schedule than the school year but a schedule…
Posted by Cecilia Cruse on June 11, 2013 at 8:00am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Summertime and the living is supposed to be easy right? But for many children the change from a structured school routine to a more casual schedule with more social gatherings (family vacations, trips to the mall, movies, pool parties, etc.) can be very stressful with increased outbreaks of stubbornness, refusals,…
Posted by Hannah Ehrli on June 11, 2013 at 8:00am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Sometimes stubbornness can mask the ability to make decisions or the fear in making one. Ever hear the phrase “digging your heels in”? Surely we have all had periods of stubbornness-the will not budge syndrome either physically or viewpoint-because we truly felt we were sticking to our belief. But when the…
Started by MELISSA KARYDAS in Testimonials on Friday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hi everyone,I have had enormous success with a method I have used with my own daughter who was born with a Language Impairment. I have developed a great resource based on 10 years of my own work and…Continue
Started by SUELI ZUPPANN in Testimonials. Last reply by Cecilia Cruse May 23. 1 Reply 1 Like
I HAVE HEARD OF OTHER PROFESSIONALS USING TABLETS WITH THEIR CLIENTS - SOME GOT GOOD FEEDBACK OTHERS DIDN'T. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE WHAT OTHER PROFESSIONALS ARE DOING IN THIS AREA. ANY COOL WEBSITE YOU…Continue
Started by Jessica Allen in Ask the Expert. Last reply by Cecilia Cruse May 4. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I am currently student teaching right now and I would just like to know more about the best methods, strategies, accommodations, modifications, activities, etc. to deal with students who have…Continue
Started by Nicholle Taurins in Ask the Expert. Last reply by Tasha Bockness Apr 9. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Does anyone have experience with including children with special needs in extracurricular activities? What types of activities did your kids participate in? What types of accommodations were made?Continue
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