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FREE Common Core Standards App

January 27, 2012 By Doug Goldberg App Review No Comments »

Consider this your call to action! The Common Core Standards are coming to your State and every Teacher and Parent of a child with special needs MUST have...

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Touch: Parental Connection and Superpowers

January 26, 2012 By Doug Goldberg Special Education Advisor Blog 7 Comments »

I planned on staying out of the fray when it came to the new show on Fox that aired last night called Touch. Many other blogs that focus...

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My Son’s Favorite App Developer

January 25, 2012 By Doug Goldberg App Review 1 Comment »

A couple of months ago I gave a presentation on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for my local Parent Training Center. All of the Staff for this organization are...

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Five Practical Sensory Strategies for the Classroom

Children with special needs very often present with sensory integration difficulties, where their neurological systems are not organizing and responding appropriately to the multitude of sensory information that...

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Book Review: Respecting Autism

January 24, 2012 By Dennise Goldberg Book Review No Comments »

I recently read the new book from Stanley I. Greenspan, MD and Gil Tippy, Psy D “Respecting Autism.” It provides a unique and informative perspective on behavior therapy...

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Peer-Reviewed Research & Research Based Instruction

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) when reauthorized in 2004 introduced the concept of Research Based Instruction. This was done in order to align the regulations with the No...

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Proposed DSM-5 Changes & Autism: Future Implications

January 23, 2012 By Elise Ronan Special Education Articles 3 Comments »

Much is being written about the new definition of autism spectrum disorders for the DSM5, most of it not positive. I have to admit, I am one of...

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The Cutest Therapy App for only 99 cents: Coookie Doodle

By Dennise Goldberg App Review No Comments »

Last week I attended a workshop about Apps for kids with Special Needs. We reviewed many Apps, but the one that everyone seemed to like the most was...

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Why Is Learning Style So Important?

January 22, 2012 By Ann K. Dolin, M.Ed. Special Education Articles No Comments »

Most people have a preferred way to learn. Some learn best by listening, some have to observe every step, while others have to do it to learn it....

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Proposed DSM-5 Changes and Autism: Ed vs. Med

January 20, 2012 By Dennise Goldberg Special Education Advisor Blog 5 Comments »

If the Proposed DSM-5 changes have the effect predicted by the New York Times article, New autism definition may exclude many, study suggests, then these changes will cause...

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What is Buddy Cruise

January 19, 2012 By Buddy Special Education Articles No Comments »

Buddy Cruise Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit founded in 2008 by 2 siblings in honor of their brother who has Down syndrome. It’s purpose to provide educational resources...

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Is it Time to Look at Therapeutic Schools?

January 18, 2012 By Lori Gertz Special Education Articles No Comments »

Making huge decisions in times of trauma is never an ideal situation. Alternatively, finding the time to be prepared with potential options and solutions for children struggling within...

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Occupational Therapy & Fine Motor Apps

By Doug Goldberg App Review No Comments »

What is Occupational Therapy in Schools? Occupational therapy can help students succeed in academic performance and social participation. Occupational therapy practitioners use their unique expertise to help children...

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Provide Clear & Consistent Support – App Review: ChoiceWorks

By Doug Goldberg App Review No Comments »

Choiceworks by Bee Visual, LLC is a visual support app that lets you retire the cardboard and magnet schedules systems you are most likely using right now. This...

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Highly Qualified Teacher in Special Education

January 17, 2012 By Dennise Goldberg Special Education Advisor Blog No Comments »

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 2004 added a qualification requirement for special education teachers to be “highly qualified” to align with The Elementary and Secondary...

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Social Skills and Life Skills Apps

By Doug Goldberg App Review 1 Comment »

What are Good Social Skills? The ability to effectively adapt our social behavior around others according to the situation, what we know about the people in that situation...

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Developing Communication Skills in the Atypical Child

January 16, 2012 By Jane Iannacconi Special Education Articles No Comments »

It is most important to first understand the complexity of speech. Speech is a means of communicating through spoken language, and therefore using proper speech by way of...

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