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Happy New Year and welcome to 2022. As I reflect on this past year with Special Needs Tutors, I am humbled by the faith and the […]

Think about the skills you use every day to cook, clean, run errands, socialize, and having good personal hygiene.  These skills were taught either through direct […]

Having our children engage in creative play is an essential element in their development.  Play teaches them how to socialize, imagine, work out conflict, and cultivate […]

The first thing to consider when thinking about writing strategies for our learners with special needs is that it must be meaningful.  When our learners are […]

Whether you are homeschooling this year or choosing to go back in-person, establishing a routine is such an important step when creating healthy expectations for the […]

The joy of reading does not come natural to all learners. However, all learners have preferences and likes that spark an interest. So, to overcome this […]

Why is it so important to teach our learners with special needs how to organize their learning space and keep it clean?  Anxiety.  Plain and simple.  […]

Effective tutoring is a process that enables the learner to build confidence in their ability to learn and develop competent skills both academically and socially.  As a […]

Many learners with special needs whether in the classroom or in the homeschool environment struggle with focus and staying on task.  However, there are many ways […]

When a learner with special needs has difficulty accessing the world around them, educators can assign specific assistive technology (AT) devices to support the learner.  AT […]

An evidence-based practice (EBP) is a specific approach in teaching that is used in a situation or environment that produces an effective outcome (Sam, Kucharczyk, & […]