School & Learning

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Plan Ahead for a Great Year by Boosting Your Child’s Self Esteem

Discover the power of personalized learning: unlock your child’s limitless potential. Special needs children, like all kids, crave the confidence boost that comes from knowing they’re uniquely extraordinary—just waiting to be uncovered. Dive into strategies that transform challenges into celebrations of self-worth through positive thinking and tailored support.

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What is Dysnomia?

Name That Word? Dysnomia May Make It Easier to Describe an Object But Harder To Name It Imagine trying to share what you see but forgetting exactly how to put it into words. That’s dysnomia in a nutshell – trouble pulling names out of your mental dictionary when you really need them.

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ASK Angie ASL + Tips: Classroom Tips

Unlock your child’s full potential in the classroom this year! Dive into these essential ASL strategies for teachers—equip yourself with knowledge to bridge communication gaps between Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing peers, ensuring every lesson counts.

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Tips from a Tutor About Reading

Make reading an everyday habit to boost special needs learners’ skills: Tips include setting achievable goals and making reading fun – these simple steps can unlock independence through the power of words. Reading with patience transforms challenges into achievements for children and parents alike. Practice makes progress, turning hurdles into stepping stones toward literacy success.

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Learning Life Skills: Tech Can Play a Role

Tech Tools for Teaching Independence Navigating school, therapy, work, and home life with a child who learns differently feels like herding cats. The good news is that assistive technology designed for special education offers powerful tools that make planning, reminders, organization, time management, clear communication, and instruction easier to manage.

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Is ESY (Extended School Year) for My Child?

Ready For ESY?: How Extended School Year Could Be a Game-Changer for Kids & Their Families Is extended school year (ESY) right for your child? Are you wondering how to tell if they might need it or how to know if they qualify?

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Building Independence Through Self Awareness And Regulation

Empower your child’s independence! Self-awareness and self-regulation are the keys to unlocking confidence and security in life’s ever-changing experiences. From understanding themselves to managing their actions, these skills lay a foundation for navigating anyone, anywhere, anytime.

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Causes of Learning Disabilities

Unlocking the Mystery: Why Can’t My Child Keep Up? Discover why your child struggles—genetic factors and brain development may play a role in learning disabilities. Explore how these challenges could pass through generations with subtle variations. Understanding this helps you better support your child’s unique journey of growth and achievement.

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Digital Storytelling for Students with Learning Disabilities

Spark creativity in every student: Digital storytelling mixes traditional tales with modern tech, letting learners weave their ideas into vibrant, multi-media narratives. Perfect for those who find writing tough, this approach helps them express themselves creatively while sharpening essential literacy skills. Did you know?

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App Spotlight: AVAZ Together

Discover How AVAZ Together Transforms Daily Communication Dive into a revolutionary app designed specifically for children with special needs, offering them more than just weekly therapy—it’s about seamless integration into their everyday life. Creator Ajit Narayanan’s journey began observing the struggles faced by kids with complex communication challenges.

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