Often times it can seem like the school is pretty self explanatory and not given much thought. Children go to school, learn their lessons, develop their social skills, and then lead successful and happy lives. However, when parents stop thinking about it, there is so much more to school than one would think. First, there […]
How many times have you thought these things about your child yourself? True Confession: I’ve been thinking all these things about my own child. Hundreds of times. Probably more. And I’ve believed for a long time that they are true. It seemed as if my son’s behavior was somehow intentional. I’m not talking about the […]
My husband and son make a short climb to Black Butte in central Oregon annually. They usually climb the little mountain easily – it’s just over 6,000 feet high – and the sky is clear for miles. Not that long ago, however, they were in white-out conditions. They lost their way and had neither winter […]
The desire to improve the dissemination of scientific information has led to the development and use of high technology in education. In essence, the development of high technology has resulted in the replacement of traditional teaching and learning methods. High technologies help teachers gather information and evaluate students, improve student learning style, help students with […]
Guest contribution by Emily Ansell Elfer, BA Hons, Dip. Many people on the autism spectrum are known to have symptoms of anxiety, particularly those related to social situations and communication. In fact, previous research has shown a significant overlap between symptoms of social anxiety disorder (SAD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A large proportion of […]
Kelsey Werner, Gregory St. Arnold & Thomas M. Crea abstract background Children with disabilities face unique humanitarian challenges, and education can provide safeguards against abuse and exploitation. The call for inclusive education for children with disabilities in formal education is growing, but guidance on how to improve inclusion in complex and resource-constrained contexts of humanitarian […]
Alan Winnikoff When I take my son to special needs programs in Westchester, I often hear that autism parents cite a certain statistic – 70% of special needs couples break up. I’ve never been able to verify that – it might be urban legend rather than reality. On the flip side, I know many couples […]
