Positive reinforcement is an effective strategy to encourage good behaviour in children. It provides rewards when a child demonstrates desired behavior or achieves a goal. This approach helps children feel recognized for their strengths, boosting their confidence and motivation. By focusing on what they do well, children are more likely to repeat positive behaviors, as […]
Continue Reading »The expectation and the birth of a child in a family is filled with joy and dreams for the future. However, when parents receive a diagnosis indicating their child has special needs, these hopes and aspirations can be abruptly challenged. The emotional journey that parents go through when they learn that their child has special […]
Continue Reading »Children with an intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) have limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior. This means they might struggle with tasks like learning, reasoning, problem-solving, and adapting to everyday life skills. These challenges can affect their ability to live independently and participate in daily activities like communication, self-care, and socializing. Intellectual disabilities can […]
Continue Reading »Effective communication with autistic children requires strategies tailored to their unique needs, emphasizing patience, understanding, and adaptability. One foundational approach is using clear and simple language. Research highlights that short, direct sentences reduce processing demands, while avoiding abstract or ambiguous terms improves comprehension (Tager-Flusberg et al., 2013). This helps establish clarity and reduces frustration for […]
Continue Reading »Intellectual disability (ID) is a developmental condition characterized by significant limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior. This condition originates before the age of 18 and affects a person’s ability to reason, learn, and problem-solve, as well as their capacity to adapt to everyday life demands. According to the American Psychiatric Association’s DSM-5, intellectual functioning […]
Continue Reading »Modern trends in special education focus on inclusivity, technology , and individualized learning approaches to ensure equal opportunities for all. Inclusion and mainstreaming are key aspects, with efforts to integrate students with special needs into general classrooms. This approach encourages collaborative teaching models, where general and special educators work together to provide comprehensive support […]
Continue Reading »The support and care for individuals with disabilities have undergone significant transformations over the years, moving away from institutional models towards a more inclusive, community-oriented approach. Community care encompasses the services and systems aimed at assisting individuals with disabilities in their daily lives within their local communities instead of in segregated institutions or facilities. The […]
Continue Reading »The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004, formerly the Education of the Handicapped Act (P.L. 94-142), includes “hearing impairment” and “deafness” as two of the categories under which children with disabilities may be eligible for special education and related service programming. While the term “hearing impairment” is often used generically to describe a […]
Continue Reading »Down syndrome is a genetic condition that occurs when an individual has an extra copy of chromosome 21. This additional genetic material affects physical and cognitive development, leading to a range of characteristics that are unique to each person with the condition. As one of the most common chromosomal disorders, Down syndrome is estimated to […]
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