Special Needs Weekly Update 8/24/15

 

What’s the Difference Between Learning Disabilities and Intellectual Disabilities?

https://www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/getting-started/what-you-need-to-know/whats-the-difference-between-learning-disabilities-and-intellectual-disabilities 

Is It Asperger's Syndrome or ADHD?

http://www.additudemag.com/slideshow/78/slide-1.html




Can an IEP or 504 Plan Include Something About Getting Emotional Support at School? 

https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/partnering-with-childs-school/emotional-support-at-school/can-an-iep-or-504-plan-include-something-about-getting-emotional-support-at-school?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=understoodorg 

The Autism Epidemic - An Epidemic of Words 

http://www.specialneedsdigest.com/2015/08/the-autism-epidemic-epidemic-of-words.html

Classroom Rules That Work for ADHD Kids

 http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/770.html

When a Teacher Told Me ‘So Many’ Kids Shouldn’t Have Special Education Services 

http://www.nesca-news.com/2015/08/when-teacher-told-me-so-many-kids.html

8 Examples of Assistive Technology and Adaptive Tools

https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/assistive-technology/assistive-technologies-basics/8-examples-of-assistive-technology-and-adaptive-tools