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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 potential interference, we as parents and educators must tap into our children’s curiosity. Here are a few examples that we can use to inspire our learners with special needs […]
There are so many reasons that parents choose tutoring, but why would you choose live, virtual tutoring over in-person tutoring for your child with special needs? I’m going to share a few benefits of live, virtual tutoring and allow you to see how awesome technology can be. • Safety and convenience • There is no […]
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. When a workspace is disorganized, messy, and unclean, the learner has the potential of becoming anxious, stressed, and could even decide to give up before they begin. So, it is […]
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 parent, there are a few things to consider when choosing a tutor for your child who may struggle academically. The first thing to look for is an experienced tutor […]
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 for the teacher and parent to help learners to stay on task and minimize unnecessary behaviors. The National Association of Special Education Teachers recommend using a token economy system […]
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 devices are used to participate and accomplish specific tasks that should otherwise be difficult or impossible. This allows the learner to be successful in school, at home, and in […]
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, & Waters, 2018). Educators are encouraged to use EBP’s in the classroom to emphasize good teaching practices and to maximize successful outcomes for learners. Three evidence-based practices that can be […]
There are some Evidence-Based strategies that can easily be implemented with minimal support and training to parents and educators. These include visual supports, reinforcement and prompting. Visual supports are items that can replace or is paired with a verbal cue. This can be in the form of a photograph, picture, word, object, script, or even […]
Why it is important to design and structure successful learning environments that meet the sensory and learning needs of students with special needs “Sensory and motor stimulation do not only take place in the classroom, but much of it takes place outside, on the playground, if the environment is favourable” (Nel, Joubert, & Hartell, 2017, […]
