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
Posted by Cecilia Cruse on May 16, 2013 at 8:00am 0 Comments 1 Like
Welcome to the month of May, also known as BSHM (Better Speech and Hearing Month). With so many more children being diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum these days, along with those with sensory processing disorders and/or behavioral…
Posted by Cecilia Cruse on May 8, 2013 at 8:00am 0 Comments 0 Likes
We have all seen babies coo and babble more when rocked, giggle and laugh when tossed and caught gently in the safety of mom or dad’s arms or show increased vocalizations when using a linear swing. During these activities the vestibular system is engaged. This is the sensory system that gives us information on balance, movement, gravity and changing head positions. The vestibular system and auditory system may work together to help process movement and sound as receptors for these systems…
ContinuePosted by Cecilia Cruse on May 2, 2013 at 1:30pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
For some of us around the country, this spring month is arriving more like January!...cold, rain, sleet and snow seem to be the order of the day according to the weather maps. Regardless, we will still be celebrating May as it is Better Speech and Hearing Month! Watch for our posts, newsletters and Facebook pages for more details.
Many children with…
ContinuePosted by Tobi Isaacs on April 30, 2013 at 1:00pm 0 Comments 1 Like
Experience DOES matter! With the accessibility and use of social media, therapists, parents, and caregivers are better able to find out what tools have worked best for other children with autism. In turn, this research can open up ideas which can help their own children with autism. There are…
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
Started by Nancy Long in Testimonials. Last reply by Tasha Bockness Apr 9. 1 Reply 0 Likes
We need some advice about how to get our son Nicolas to stop telling us he hates us. This happens when he gets agitated, melts down, or we take away a video game. How do we get Nick to stop saying…Continue
Started by Lymari Rentas in Announcements From Our Members Mar 22. 0 Replies 0 Likes
People say that God gives special kids to special parents, we think our Felix Manuel made us special. Felix is our though guy, our hero. He has been struggling for his life since his premature birth.…Continue
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