Special Needs Tweets of the Day 7/16/14

General LD Info

http://ncld.org/types-learning-disabilities/what-is-ld 

5 Common Myths About Auditory Processing Disorder 

http://www.ncld.org/types-learning-disabilities/adhd-related-issues/auditory-processing-disorders/common-myths-about-auditory-processing-disorder?utm_source=ldorg&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=social 

Getting Your ADD/ADHD Child to Behave

http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/1744.html 

Understanding Dyscalculia 

http://ncld.org/types-learning-disabilities/dyscalculia/understanding-dyscalculia?utm_source=ldorg&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=social 

New dyslexia law in Illinois

 http://fox2now.com/2014/07/12/new-dyslexia-law-in-illinois/

Silence Your Inner Critic

http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/9572.html 

White House Adds New Disability Adviser

http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2014/07/15/white-house-disability-adviser/19515/ 

 

Special Needs Weekly Update 1/19/14

What’s the Relationship Between ADHD and Executive Function?

http://www.ncld.org/types-learning-disabilities/executive-function-disorders/relationship-adhd-attention-deficit

 

Understanding Strengths and Challenges for Teens 

 http://www.ncld.org/parents-child-disabilities/ld-testing/understanding-strenghts-challenges-for-teens

Build Your Parenting Skills

http://www.additudemag.com/resource-center/adhd-parenting-skills.html

Dear 'Daddy' in Seat 16C Flight 1850 From Philly

http://www.goteamkate.com/1/post/2014/01/dear-daddy-in-seat-16c-flight-1850-from-philly.html 

Does My Child Have a Learning Disability? Take This Screening Quiz.

http://www.additudemag.com/quiz/8/question-1.html

 

Government Releases New Guidance on School Discipline, But What About Students With Disabilities?

http://www.ncld.org/ld-insights/blogs/government-gives-new-guidance-on-school-discipline-but-what-about-students-with-disabilities 

 

  The Civil Rights of Children 

 http://www.specialneedsdigest.com/2014/01/the-civil-rights-of-children.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FLUdSt+%28Special+Needs+Digest%29&utm_content=My+Yahoo

 

 

 

Special Needs Tweets of the Day 1/10/14

1. De-escalating Conflict in the Classroom

http://www.specialeducationadvisor.com/de-escalating-conflict-in-the-classroom/ 

2.  Tactile Defensiveness

http://special-ism.com/how-to-help-with-tactile-defensiveness/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Special-ism+%28Special-ism%29&utm_content=My+Yahoo

3. Just A Normal Day

http://www.autismspeaks.org/blog/2014/01/08/just-normal-day?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AutismSpeaksBlog+%28Autism+Speaks+|+Official+Blog%29&utm_content=My+Yahoo 

4.  The First Step to Helping a Special-Needs Kid: Get Organized

http://www.ldonline.org/ldnews/The_First_Step_to_Helping_a_Special-Needs_Kid%3A_Get_Organized?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ldonline%2Fnews+%28LD+OnLine%3A+Weekly+LD+%26+ 

ADHD+News%29&utm_content=My+Yahoo 

5. Feds Call On Schools To Address Discipline Disparities

http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2014/01/09/feds-discipline-disparities/19002/

6.  Self-Care Strategies for Busy Moms

http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2014/01/05/self-care-strategies-for-busy-moms/ 

7. Doesn't ADD Up: Doctors behind ADHD study question drug treatment

http://www.sott.net/article/271155-Doesnt-ADD-Up-Doctors-behind-ADHD-study-question-drug-treatment 

Tactile Defensive? Start with the other Senses
Read more at http://special-ism.com/how-to-help-with-tactile-defensiveness/#LuhHiQMBwKV73y88.99Tactile Definsiveness

Tactile Defensive? Start with the other Senses
Read more at http://special-ism.com/how-to-help-with-tactile-defensiveness/#LuhHiQMBwKV73y88.99

Evaluating a Child for Disability: The Wrong Way and the Right Way
Read more at http://special-ism.com/evaluating-a-child-for-disability-the-wrong-way-and-the-right-way/#PXek7uW85Fe0SmF5.99

Evaluating a Child for Disability: The Wrong Way and the Right Way
Read more at http://special-ism.com/evaluating-a-child-for-disability-the-wrong-way-and-the-right-way/#PXek7uW85Fe0SmF5.99

Special Needs Tweets of the Day 1/2/14

1. Mastering the One-Track Mind

http://www.additudemag.com/adhdblogs/21/10555.html

2. 10 Helpful Dyscalculia Resources

http://www.ncld.org/types-learning-disabilities/dyscalculia/helpful-math-resources

3. Tips to Talk to Your Child About Being Distracted and Unfocused

http://www.ncld.org/types-learning-disabilities/adhd-related-issues/adhd/how-to-talk-to-child-about-focus-distraction 

4. Highlights From Our Common Core State Standards LD Chat

http://www.ncld.org/ld-insights/blogs/highlights-from-our-common-core-state-standards-ld-chat 

5. Weight Loss Tips for ADHD Adults

http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/5700.html 

6. Adult ADHD: Take Control of Your Life with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

http://www.additudemag.com/adhdblogs/29/10571.html 

7. Social Skills Groups 5 and 6 year olds

Social Skills Groups – 5 and 6 year-olds
Read more at http://special-ism.com/social-skills-groups-5-and-6-year-olds/#1WbRhjoXX46lDKr5.99

http://special-ism.com/social-skills-groups-5-and-6-year-olds

 

 

Social Skills Groups – 5 and 6 year-olds
Read more at http://special-ism.com/social-skills-groups-5-and-6-year-olds/#1WbRhjoXX46lDKr5.99

Social Skills Groups – 5 and 6 year-olds
Read more at http://special-ism.com/social-skills-groups-5-and-6-year-olds/#1WbRhjoXX46lDKr5.99

Special Needs Tweets of the Day 1/1/14

 1. Creative Goal Setting

http://special-ism.com/2012-vision-boards-creative-goal-setting-with-kids/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Special-ism+%28Special-ism%29&utm_content=My+Yahoo

2014 Vision Boards – Creative Goal Setting with Kids
Read more at http://special-ism.com/2012-vision-boards-creative-goal-setting-with-kids/#GyubHgwFHYjOITY4.99

2014 Vision Boards – Creative Goal Setting with Kids
Read more at http://special-ism.com/2012-vision-boards-creative-goal-setting-with-kids/#GyubHgwFHYjOITY4.99

2. Expert advice for ADD/ADHD adults who want to start a new year on the right foot. 

http://www.additudemag.com/adhd-guide/newyear.html 

3. Failings in Mental Health Care for Adults With Autism 

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/neil-s-greenspan/health-care-autism_b_4422430.html 

4. Functionally-Based Curriculum for Teens with Severe Cognitive Impairment

http://www.specialeducationadvisor.com/functionally-based-curriculum-for-teens-with-severe-cognitive-impairment/ 

5. Dodging the Power-Struggle Trap: Ideas for Teachers

http://www.interventioncentral.org/behavioral-interventions/challenging-students/dodging-power-struggle-trap-ideas-teachers 

6. Five Most Effective Parenting Programs to Reduce Problem Behaviors in Teens

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/12/131216095536.htm#.UrLm-KXUEfM.email 

7.  Calm for child's 'sensational' brain for sleep

http://special-ism.com/calming-your-childs-sensational-brain-for-sleep/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Special-ism+%28Special-ism%29&utm_content=My+Yahoo

Calm Your Child’s ‘Sensational’ Brain For Sleep
Read more at http://special-ism.com/calming-your-childs-sensational-brain-for-sleep/#YKAreQwCIMjWckuq.99

 

 

Best Articles for Educators 11/24/13

1. Why ADHDers Act the Way We Do: Understanding ADHD Behavior

 http://www.specialneedsdigest.com/2013/11/why-adhders-act-way-we-do-understanding.html

2.  The New Nature Movement 
http://blog.childrenandnature.org/2013/11/07/momentus-week-for-children-nature-movement/

3. Building Brain Literacy in Elementary Students

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/building-brain-literacy-elementary-students-judy-willis

4. 10 Keys to Making Professional Learning Meaningful

http://www.weareteachers.com/hot-topics/special-reports/professional-learning-that-matters/?utm_source=Great%20Books&utm_medium=Facebook&utm_campaign=Special%20Report%202

5. Educate Families: A Home-to-School Program

http://www.commonsensemedia.org/educators/educate-families 

6. Why Do You Teach?: What Sustains Us in Our Work

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/sustaining-passion-reasons-teaching-elena-aguilar?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=blog-why-teach-100-answers-elena

7. The 8 Characteristics Of A 21st Century Teacher

http://www.edudemic.com/the-8-characteristics-of-a-21st-century-teacher/ 

 

Special Needs Tweets of the Day 11/12/13

1. 37 Common Characteristics of Dyslexia

http://www.dyslexia.com/library/symptoms.htm

2. Learning to Overcome: Learning Disabilities in the U.S.

http://www.specialneedsdigest.com/2013/11/learning-to-overcome-learning.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FLUdSt+%28Special+Needs+Digest%29&utm_content=My+Yahoo

3. Thanksgiving at Home? Prepare in Advance

http://special-ism.com/personal-perspective-expert-haley-moss-reports-preparing-your-child-for-thanksgiving/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Special-ism+%28Special-ism%29&utm_content=My+Yahoo

4. Students With Disabilities at Virtual Charter Schools Are Protected by Civil Rights Laws

http://www.ncld.org/ld-insights/blogs/students-with-disabilities-at-virtual-charter-schools-are-protected-by-civil-rights-laws

5. Is a Child with ADD/ADHD Eligible for Special Education?

http://www.wrightslaw.com/info/elig.add.grades.htm

6. National Reviews of Centers Rare in Mental Health

http://www.specialneedsdigest.com/2013/11/national-reviews-of-centers-rare-in.html

7. Using Humour as a Tool for Effective Learning of Disabled Children

http://www.specialednews.com/news/using-humour-as-a-tool-for-effective-learning-of-disabled-children.htm