The following scenario has become an - almost daily - occurrence. M y daughter and I will be out and about, running errands, shopping, w...
Muscle-strengthening activities aren't just for adults. In fact, the American Council on Exercise claims muscle-building programs and activities can boost a child's self-esteem, increase his mental discipline and help with socialization.
The Journal of Child Neurology published research on the relationship between gross motor function and manual ability in cerebral palsy. Three hundred thirty two (332) Canadian children with cerebral palsy were included in the study. There was moderate overall agreement between the Gross Motor Function Classification System and Manual Ability Classification Scale Levels with a strong positive correlation. This agreement varied based on subtype of cerebral palsy and cognitive level. The following results were seen: moderate agreement among children with spastic quadriparesis and dysketic cerebral palsy, fair agreement in children with spastic diplegia poor agreement in children with spastic hemiplegia. children with cognitive impairment showed a higher correlation than those without cognitive impairment Reference: Maryam Oskoui, Annette Majnemer, Lynn Dagenais, and Michael I. Shevell The Relationship Between Gross Motor Function and Manual Ability in Cerebral Palsy J Child Neurol 0883073812463608, first published on October 30, 2012 doi:10.1177/0883073812463608
"Never pity me or feel sorry for me."
Understanding the perspectives, challenges, and support from parents of children on the autism spectrum. What they want you to know.
When I was in high school I had a part-time job at Blockbuster Video (VHS tapes! Be kind, rewind!). One of my co-workers was a guy named David* who had cerebral palsy. It was the first time I’d really been around someone with a disability. David was a typical guy in every way except that he walked kind of strangely and used forearm crutches for support. His arms and hands were a little bit bent and twisted, making some of our tasks more challenging for him. I thought about David when I found o
Five strategies for teaching kids to pack their lunch.
Applesauce Valentines are as simple as buying applesauce and printing out these free printables! This is a great valentine for preschoolers and elementary kids.
Equip yourself with ideas, tips and activities to make teaching easier in your special ed/primary classroom.
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Here is a great idea to keep things handy when you are far from your classroom/office.
Equip yourself with ideas, tips and activities to make teaching easier in your special ed/primary classroom.
The World Report on Disabilities says that 15% of the population today lives with some form of disability. If you're not in that 15% today, chances are you may be In the future. That's because in the years ahead, the prevalence of those with disabilities will rise as the population ages. In fact The Institute on Disability reports that more than 1/3 of those over 65 have a disability. It's the law Making the world accessible to those with disabilities isn't just the right thing to do. For some it has become law. For example, in 1998, Congress amended the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to require Federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities. More and more businesses are following this lead, not just for ethical reasons, but also because accessibility means more customers. Defining accessibility When accessibility is addressed, everyone can understand a space, integrate in it, and/or interact with its content. It lessens the burden for those needing accommodations to fully participate and engage. Those trying to address accessibility understand the importance of technology. In fact, in many cases, digital is what makes accessibility possible. There are numerous ways that technology can serve as the eyes, ears, hands, and mouth for those with disabilities. But creating with accessibility in mind, is just the beginning. From accessibility to inclusion Accessibility and inclusion are closely related, but inclusion goes even further. This chart outlines what happens when we move from accessible to inclusive. Accessibility Inclusion Opens the door to an equivalent experience. Provides the same experience for all people. Considers people with varying abilities and differences afterwards. Includes those with varying abilities and differences before and during the design process. Designs "for" those with differences. Designs "with" those with differences. Usually refers to accommodations for those with disabilities. Designed for all people. Those with disabilities as well as those who speak other languages, observe different religions, make different lifestyle choices, and anything else. Designing afterwards by making adaptations, retro-fitting, and/or creating new and specialized design. Designing, from the beginning, products and environments that can be used by all people. You must take extra steps to make something accessible. You don't have to take extra steps to make something accessible. It is a design feature. Uses neutral language for example, avoid saying things like "all rise" and use gender neutral language. A box is an accommodation to make viewing accessible. Removing the fence makes it inclusive. Photo credit and a super interesting story from the photo's creator Craig Froehle.
Equip yourself with ideas, tips and activities to make teaching easier in your special ed/primary classroom.
Equip yourself with ideas, tips and activities to make teaching easier in your special ed/primary classroom.
