Blog about teaching children with special needs in the UK
Two children in our preschool have distinct object preferences and recognition abilities, one for ribbons/strings and one for balls. To provide an active learning experience at near, we created slantboards with some pegboard materials placed in their preferred visual field. We started…
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Sensory, Fine Motor, and Language groups for children with disabilities
Weather Object symbols. $1 Tap light from the Dollar tree for the sun (sing Mr. Sun song). Pinwheel for "Windy"- have the child blow if the can or use a switch with a small fan. Rainy I pair with a rain stick to make rain sound. Cloudy is soft to touch.
EazyHold is an adaptive utensil holder, eating aid, assistive device and daily living aid that helps you to get a firm grip on handles for writing, eating, and drinking assistance.
Developing an IEP to Reflect Active Learning For school-aged students in public education, the Individual Educational Program (IEP) is a critical document for guiding all instruction. It is in effect the legal document that spells out a variety of things that will be provided to the child in the school setting. The IEP is developed
Attention Autism is a brilliant 'tool' in your SEND tool kit. I call it a tool, as when working with children with learning differences,...
All long time ago and very, very far away from my current location, I got my first job as an SLP. In addition to many students in the general education setting, I served two severely impaired classrooms. In one class, the students spent much of the day on side liers being tube fed and given
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A simple homemade silly putty recipe using just three ingredients. Great for use with our related collections of putty activity suggestions.
Activities for kids with cerebral palsy to encourage movement can drastically improve a child's skills both physically and mentally over time. But what things should you do? There are many activities to benefit your child focused on: Fine motor skills Strength and coordination Confidence and independence Whether that's playing music, going to the zoo, or
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Let’s talk about creating and using tactile schedules in the classroom. If you have a Teacher of the Visually Impaired that works with you, they may provide you with a kit or schedule pieces from the library of the blind. Here is a link to my local library. Check with your state and see if you […]
We can find work that can be done at independent level for all students and I'd to show you how I do that.
This shape sorting sensory bin is loads of fun for toddlers and preschoolers. Get the FREE printable shapes and start teaching some maths.
I work with the Multiple Disabilties population and this blog is about multiple disabilities classroom setup with covid-19 recommendations.
Help create a calming environment where your loved one feels secure with these 75 Engaging Sensory Activities for Adults with Disabilities.
Cerebral palsy is a group of neurological disorders affecting movement, muscle tone, and posture, caused by abnormal brain development or injury before birth.
Sources for Materials Here are a list of sources for purchasing some of the specific materials shown on this website.Able Net Inc. - https://www.ablenetinc.com/ 1-800-322-0956Switches/computer/communication devices Achievement Products - http://www.achievement-products.com/ Products for children with special needs Adaptations by Adrian – 1-888-214-8372 www.adaptationsbyadrian.com Adapted clothes- ponchos and outerwear Benik Corporation – www.benik.com 1-800-442-8910 Benik Vests, elbow/hand splints Brookstone – www.brookstone.com 1-800-846-3000Hand-held massagers Materials MenuMaterialsAttractive ObjectsExample of Selecting Materials for a Position BoardIdeas from the FieldKinetic SandLoop
