Why is it rare to find a “special needs” programs in Christian Schools? Perhaps a school cannot serve a “special needs” student because it the school does not have the personnel or curriculum that best meets their individual needs. Perhaps it is because monies within the system cannot accommodate the program demands. Perhaps the overall …
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(Increasing Might, Power, Academics, Choices, Truth) The IMPACT Ministry, (previously named the Unique Learning Program) was founded in 1996 as a private, non-profit educational program. It is dedicated to the educational needs of students with learning differences and special needs. Its name reflects the ministry by “Increasing the student’s Might, Power, Academic abilities, righteous Choices …
Name: Career Development for Exceptional IndividualsAddress: 1920 Association Drive | Reston. VA. 22091 Name: Challenge (ADHD Newsletter)Address: P.O. Box 488 | West Newbury, MA 01985Phone: (508) 462-0495 Name: College HELPS Newsletter Partners In PublishingAddress: Box 50347 | Tulsa, OK. 74150Phone: (918) 584-5906 Name: Journal of Learning Disabilities PRO-EDAddress: 8700 Shoal Creek Road Austin, TX 78758-6897Phone: …
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Difficulty recalling previously learned material upon demand, with short and Efficiency in skill required to produce language for communication with other individuals. Efficiency in skill required to produce language for communication with other individuals. Symptoms Strategies Has trouble recalling words for usage in speech. Says, “Whatchamacallit.” “you know.” frequently. – Encourage verbalizing and visualization.– Greatly …
What Parents Should Know About Retention This information is taken from the Center for Applied Research in Education Retention of a student’s grade placement is a very difficult decision for both parents and educators. When parents are first presented with this suggestion by the school, they may become overwhelmed and confused. If parents are presented …
Difficulty understanding language that is spoken or written by others; problems relating speech and words to meaning. Symptoms Strategies Delayed speech development, vocabulary problems — difficulty attaching meaning to words. – Use simple language.– Tape record resource material; can rewind if necessary.– Build vocabulary. Has trouble understanding figurative language, seeing different shades of meaning: i.e., …
Difficult to formulate concepts, thinking, and study skills. Symptoms Strategies Has difficulty seeing the consequences of his/her actions.Is impulsive — acts, then thinks. – Take a specific situation and discuss the choices and consequences of each choice.– Provide firm, concise rules, clearly state consequences for breaking them.– Be consistent in making student responsible for his/her …
Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life. Autism significantly affects verbal and nonverbal communication and social interaction which adversely affects a child’s educational performance. Symptoms range from mild to severe. Activities that are often associated with autism are engagement in repetitive activities and stereotyped movements, resistance …
Difficulty perceiving objects and focusing on a visually stimulating page. Symptoms Strategies Works with head close to paper; tilts head. – Request eye exam to rule out need for glasses.– Check pencil grip and position of hand/arm when writing. Has difficulty locating words in the dictionary, index, etc. – Assign buddy to work with a …
Difficulty coordinating what is seen with doing. Symptoms Strategies Poor eye-hand coordination: poor handwriting, difficulty with such activities as cutting, sewing, drawing, and copying. May use printing instead of cursive writing. – Use clay or playdough to develop muscle skills.– Use appropriate lined paper.– Skip a line when writing compositions; allows for erasures and is …