Optimize Reading Posture {Tip 1 of 31}
5 tips to optimize your posture when you are reading Optimize Reading Posture for Better Focus and Comfort Helping children establish good reading posture can improve comfort, attention,...
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Technology for Life
Technology For Life! Meet Nathan Mobile technology is helping Nathan, a Kindergartener with autism, meet his educational goals. Technology projects that require Nathan to not only write about his creations,...
13 Ways a (PTA) Can Help a Student with Special Needs
The National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the education of students in the United States, from preschool through high school. Thousands of public and...
Causes of Learning Disabilities
Being told that your child has difficulty communicating his thoughts, is unable to make sense of information he reads, has difficulty writing, cannot focus his attention, or feels distracted by...
Beyond the IEP Team: 6 Tips for Parent Participation at School
Parent Participation at School When you have a child with a disability, you’re often very involved with his education. You spend time on the phone with teachers, you’re an active...
Digital Storytelling for Students with Learning Disabilities
Digital storytelling combines the tradition of storytelling with digital technology. Creating digital stories invites students to utilize multiple forms of media to tell their story. It provides students with the...
App Spotlight: AVAZ Together
New augmented communication (AAC) app integrates communication beyond weekly 1-hour therapy sessions and into the child’s daily life.  About Creator of AVAZ Together App Ajit Narayanan, the creator of Avaz,...
The Benefits of Virtual Reality for Children with Learning Disabilities
Children with learning disabilities can benefit from technological advances being made, including the use of virtual reality. What is Virtual Reality? Virtual reality allows the user to explore and interact...
Fun & Educational Things Kids Can Do During Their Spring Break
There is so much that a child can do during their spring break, and all from the luxury of their own home that is both fun and educational. On cold,...
Whether it’s Your First IEP or You’re a Pro: 10 things to Cover at the Meeting
For some schools, spring is Individualized Education Program (IEP) season. Whether you’re sitting down with the team for your first IEP meeting or your fifth, it’s always good to have...
