Posts Tagged ‘disabled’


Secondary Special Needs – Inclusion and Autism

Four boys on the autistic spectrum are observed during their school day to see how their individual needs are met by both mainstream and specialist staff. As autism is a developmental disorder, not a learning disability, the majority of secondary age children with a diagnosis attend mainstream schools. Difficulties relating to autism can be made worse by the busy secondary environment. Complete inclusion of pupils with ASD into school life can be difficult to achieve. The challenges of ASD are discussed by inclusion manager Craig Smith and mainstream teachers, and learning support practitioners demonstrate how they help in class. www.teachers.tv

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Hi, I’m Anne! I help special needs children, volunteer in my community & am a Mormon

I’m a happily married mother of 5, and grandma of 2. I work full-time in an elementary school with special needs children, and love it. Children have so much to teach us. Some of my favorite things to do are: date my husband, read classic old books, and sing. I sing in a large local choir of 150 voices. I love my family, and my favorite holiday is Thanksgiving. You can know Mormonism is true by doing a few simple things on your own. Talking to the missionaries in your area, or talking to your Mormon friends is a good start. They are wonderful at answering questions, and trying to fill in all the blanks. But, that can only take you so far. Get a copy of the Book of Mormon for yourself. Read it! Think about what you’re reading. You’ll find that by reading the book for yourself, your mind will be clear. Your heart will feel something. It will all start to sound so right to you. The last thing you need to do is pray. Ask God to tell you in your heart and in your mind if Mormonism is the truth. He will answer you. What is the Relief Society? Relief Society is an integral part of who I am as a Mormon. On Sunday I go to a meeting during church where only the women meet and learn more about Jesus, his gospel, and God’s plan for his children. We talk about how to be better wives, mothers and friends. As a woman in Relief Society I do my part to help in the community by bringing meals to those in need, or just sitting with other women who may be lonely or suffering in another way <b>…</b>

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Inclusion or Specialized Classroom?

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Einstein On: CERC Dental Clinic, Dr. Farah Alam

The Special Care Dentistry Unit at Einstein’s Children’s Evaluation and Rehabilitation Center (CERC) is the only one of its kind in New York City — able to provide anesthesia through conscious sedation. Farah Alam, DDS, describes how the dental clinic’s unique services permit individuals with severe developmental and behavioral problems to receive the dental care [...]

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Project Mobility – Adaptive Cycling for People with Disabilities – Hal Honeyman

Hal Honeyman, founder of Project Mobility: Cycles for Life, Inc. has been involved with bicycles as a sport, business, and recreation for nearly thirty years. Hal’s interest in “adaptive cycling” – bicycles for people with disabilities – was spurred when his own son Jacob was born with Cerebral Palsy. Hal wanted to find a way [...]

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Important Steps Before Cooking

www.yourspecialchef.com This video features Holly Borthwick, an FCS teacher, giving helpful tips for what steps should be taken before cooking. It is part of a video series and project to equip life skills teachers and parents of children with special needs with specialized resources, including “cue card” recipes and a recipe creator. Visit www.yourspecialchef.com for [...]

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Why it is Important to Teach Cooking Skills to Children with Special Needs

www.yourspecialchef.com This video features Holly Smith, a certified occupational therapist, explaining why it is important to teach cooking skills to children with special needs. It is part of a video series and project to equip life skills teachers and parents of children with special needs with specialized resources, including “cue card” recipes and a recipe [...]

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Pre-Cooking Skills: Teaching Children with Special Needs to Cook

www.yourspecialchef.com This video features Holly Smith, a certified occupational therapist, giving helpful tips for teaching children with special needs basic cooking skills. It is part of a video series and project to equip life skills teachers and parents of children with special needs with specialized resources, including “cue card” recipes and a recipe creator. Visit [...]

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Special Needs Children

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Children with Special Needs (UCPCFL.org)

United Cerebral Palsy of Central Florida produced this work about children with special needs. Visit www.ucpcfl.org or http

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