Like many special education administrators today, you need viable therapy staffing solutions more than ever. Even as more students are receiving special education and related services, fewer qualified professionals are…
Early life stress can leave lasting impacts on the brain Researchers at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, have taken a close look at the amygdala and hippocampus of children…
All kids love visuals, and the more attractive and personally meaningful, the better. From picture-based communication systems, to visual cues for articulation sounds, pictures can support a wide range of…
As the end of the marking period approaches, we are looking back and examining our student's progress and performance. But just as we periodically evaluate our own students, so should…
As we all know, engineering change in our students in the confines of 30 minutes a week can be an uphill battle! How can we share our knowledge and achieve…
In the United States, Thanksgiving falls on the fourth Thursday on the month, and is celebrated with family gatherings, traditions, and giving thanks. This national holiday is a terrific way…
Some of our students with special needs may have impairments in oral-motor structure or function, difficulty motor planning, or apraxia, or other conditions that impede typical communication development. When it…
In previous posts, we have talked about what classroom integration is, examples of classroom integration, collaborative consultation, and natural environments. In part 5 of this discussion on school-based practice, we take on another factor that influences successful classroom integration of related services: parent perception.Parents are experts on their own children, and are key members of the IEP team. As such, it is very important that the relationships between therapists and families are mutually trusting and respectful. Maintaining open communication is a way to form and maintain a relationship with parents.
Preschool Classroom Processes as Predictors of Children's Cognitive Self-Regulation Skills DevelopmentAn article to be published in School Psychology Quarterly describes the findings of a large study of preschool classroom in the US Southeast. The researchers found that preschool classroom environments had an impact on the development of executive functioning. More specifically, they found that positive interactions in the classroom supported the development of self-regulation skills. The researchers discuss the need for more preventative classroom management, rather than using "behavior disapproval" to correct young children.The Influence of Childhood Aerobic Fitness on Learning and Memory
Did you know there are many ways to further your knowledge of research and evidence on a budget? In this post, we summarize a variety of resources to keep up with current evidence and best-practice!