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Special Ed Confidential: What Students Really Want Their Teachers to Know
By Wendy L. Moss, Ph.D., ABPP, FAASP, and Denise M. Campbell, M.S., SLP, SDA, coauthors of The Survival Guide for Kids in Special Education (And Their Parents) There is no one description of children who have learning disabilities or learning … Continue reading
Kids Being Kids (i.e., Awesome)
By Eric Braun Kids today, right? With their Minecraft and their constant singing of the Frozen soundtrack. Actually, if you’re reading this blog, you know kids are awesome. Here are a few examples to brighten your week. That’s Some Cabbage … Continue reading
Caring for the Caregiver
By Dr. Elizabeth Reeve (with Elizabeth Verdick) Your 13-year-old daughter just spent 45 minutes in the bathroom doing her hair while texting her friends in anticipation of her first big middle school dance. She’s focused on how she looks and … Continue reading
Posted in Learning Disabilities, Parenting
Tagged ASD, Asperger’s, autism, autism spectrum disorders, caregiver, caring for kids with autism, children with special needs, Free Spirit author, learning disabilities, learning disorders resources, mental health in children, self-care, special needs students
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Inclusion Lesson—Leaves of Acceptance
By Wendy L. Moss, Ph.D., ABPP, FAASP, and Susan A. Taddonio, D.P.T., M.A., P.T. Inclusive Schools Week is December 2–6. This is a great time for educators to focus some of their lessons specifically on the topics of stereotyping, acceptance, … Continue reading
Holiday Chaos! Preparing Children with Autism for the Disruptions of the Holidays
By Elizabeth Verdick and Elizabeth Reeve, M.D., authors of The Survival Guide for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders (And Their Parents) Here come the holidays! If you’ve got a child who’s on the autism spectrum, life is about to get … Continue reading
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Tagged Asperger’s, autism, autism spectrum disorders, children with special needs, FSP author, holiday stress, holiday stress in kids, holidays, learning disabilities, learning disorders resources, mental health in children, special needs students
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