Differentiation means tailoring instruction to meet individual needs. Whether teachers differentiate content, process, products, or the learning environment, the use of ongoing assessment and flexible grouping makes this a successful approach to instruction.
A nueropsychologist and former middle special education teacher lists the qualities of an ideal teacher for kids with learning disabilities. “I am optimistic,” he says, “for I have been to the classroom (hundreds of them, in fact) and there is light.”
A nonverbal learning disability is a condition in which an individual does not accurately process information that is not verbal or linguistic (such as visual-spatial information, facial expressio
Finding help for your child can be difficult if you live in remote or rural areas without access to specialists. However, there is a wealth of resources available online through free websites.
Communication devices can often be large, bulky, and single out AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) users as “different” from their peers.
Parents can make reading more motivating by letting children choose books and making reading a memorable family event. Find out what children themselves have to say about these guidelines for parents to increase motivation.
