Educational Links 10/23/18

What Is Down Syndrome?

http://www.ndss.org/Down-Syndrome/What-Is-Down-Syndrome/

The Power of Admitting What We Don’t Know

https://www.edutopia.org/article/power-admitting-what-we-dont-know

Specialized Add-ons For Google Docs

http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2017/10/specialized-add-ons-for-google-docs.html#.We00J0uGPGJ

The Case Against Automated Student Data Dashboards

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2017-10-21-the-case-against-automated-student-data-dashboards

Rethinking how educators teach digital citizenship

http://edscoop.com/rethinking-how-educators-teach-digital-citizenship

'Teacher time is precious, so leaders have to ensure it is used wisely'

https://www.tes.com/news/school-news/breaking-views/teacher-time-precious-so-leaders-have-ensure-it-used-wisely

Teachers and Researchers Team Up to Teach NGSS-Style Science

https://thejournal.com/articles/2017/10/18/teachers-and-researchers-team-up-to-teach-ngss-style-science.aspx?m=1

The idea is to allow students to become practicing scientists by setting up scenarios that let them explore the natural world. For example, a mini-unit on puddles allows young students to explore how a puddle filled with water in the morning has disappeared by the afternoon. According to teacher Anuska Chorba at Hazel Wolf K-8 STEM School, previously, she "was the scientist" with the information that would be passed along to the students. Now, her students are "taught the practices of being a scientist" by going through the same processes to find information that adult scientists would.

Special Education Links 8/21/17

Vaccination: Costly clash between autonomy, public health

https://spectrumnews.org/opinion/viewpoint/vaccination-costly-clash-autonomy-public-health/

Many parents cling to multiple false claims and beliefs when deciding whether to vaccinate their children, and many are no longer willing to take the word of their physician.

For example, some parents fear that vaccinations increase the risk of autism, a belief that is based on false data and continues to spread through social media. Others believe that vaccines are ineffective or that they can cause attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, ear infections and allergies. Still others believe that unvaccinated children are healthier than vaccinated children.

In addition, in the 2013 survey, parents reported that vaccinations are unnecessary because the diseases they prevent have been wiped out in the U.S. When parents have not seen these diseases in many years, they become complacent.

Target Unveils Clothing For Kids With Special Needs

https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2017/08/17/target-clothing-special-needs/24042/

The Social Ties Between Autism and Schizophrenia
https://spectrumnews.org/features/deep-dive/social-ties-autism-schizophrenia/

Exposure to Antimicrobials During Development May Cause Irreversible Outcomes

http://www.specialneedsdigest.com/2017/08/exposure-to-antimicrobials-during.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FLUdSt+%28Special+Needs+Digest%29

Down syndrome screening isn’t about public health. It’s about eliminating a group of people.

http://www.specialneedsdigest.com/search?q=down+syndrome

"What kind of society do you want to live in?": Inside the country where Down syndrome is disappearing

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/down-syndrome-iceland/

Australian Down syndrome model Madeline Stuart launches fashion label at NYFW

http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/fashion/brisbane-down-syndrome-model-launches-fashion-label-20170213-guc7qk.html

Madeline Stewart website

http://www.madelinestuartmodel.com/

Music That Focuses the Brain

Research suggests that the soundtrack to your child’s homework should comprise these 21 songs, proven to change the electromagnetic frequency of brain waves for optimal focus.

https://www.additudemag.com/study-music-to-focus-the-adhd-brain/

An Open Letter to the Parents Worried My Son Is in Their Child’s Class

https://www.understood.org/en/community-events/blogs/my-parent-journey/2017/07/25/an-open-letter-to-the-parents-worried-my-son-is-in-their-childs-class

Hope these articles are helpful and interesting. They were for me, I just started teaching a new Mod./Severe SPED class at the high school level.

These are several websites with valuable info for teacher and family of special needs students.

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CINYEE CHIU

Special Needs News 2/13/15

 

Tebow Set to Hold Prom Nights Across U.S. for Special Needs Kids 

http://insider.foxnews.com/2015/02/13/tim-tebow-set-hold-prom-nights-across-us-special-needs-kids 

Pre-K Pays Off By Lowering Special Ed Placements

http://www.npr.org/blogs/ed/2015/02/04/383571989/pre-k-pays-off-by-lowering-special-ed-placements 

It's time to end segregation of special education students, professors say

http://phys.org/news/2015-02-segregation-special-students-professors.html 

Louisiana's education superintendent takes new action on special education overhaul

http://www.nola.com/education/index.ssf/2015/02/louisiana_special_ed_overhaul.html 

Women with learning disabilities are hidden victims of domestic violence 

http://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/feb/10/victims-domestic-violence-abuse-women-learning-disabilities 

Special Needs Mom Pushes To Make Mainstream Clothes Available To Kids Of All Abilities

 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/02/06/runway-of-dreams-mindy-scheier-physical-disabilities-clothes_n_6630732.html

Senate OK's Special Needs Bill

http://www.desototimes.com/articles/2015/02/13/news/doc54dc16e4c6a91760900310.txt 

Rick Santorum says "90 percent of Down syndrome children in America are aborted" http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2012/feb/27/rick-santorum/rick-santorum-says-90-percent-down-syndrome-childr/

 

 

 

Special Needs Weekly Update 6/22/14

Protecting Students With Disabilities

http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/504faq.html

Report Catalogues Over 267,000 Restraint and Seclusion Cases in One School Year

http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/speced/2014/06/report_catalogues_267000_cases.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+OnSpecialEducation+%28Education+Week+Blog%3A+On+Special+Education%29

Athlete With Down Syndrome Sues For Right To Compete

http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2014/06/20/athlete-sues-right-compete/19459/ 

Preschool to prison: no child too young for zero-tolerance 

http://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/preschool-prison-no-child-too-young

Ed. Dept. Seeking Comments on Minority Overrepresentation in Special Education

http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/speced/2014/06/ed_dept_seeking_comments_on_mi.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+OnSpecialEducation+%28Education+Week+Blog%3A+On+Special+Education%29

What's in a Label? In Special Ed, Words Matter

http://www.specialneedsdigest.com/2014/06/whats-in-label-in-special-ed-words.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&

Classroom Strategies 

http://ncld.org/students-disabilities/ld-education-teachers/classroom-strategies 

 

 

Special Needs Weekly Update 6/15/14

Jacob Barnett, age 14, who was diagnosed with moderate to severe autism at 2 years old, is now studying for a master's degree in quantum physics.

Boy genius diagnosed with autism has IQ higher than Einstein 

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/autistic-boy-genius-iq-higher-einstein-article-1.1340923  

Delaying Vaccines May Increase Seizure Risk

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/05/29/delaying-vaccines-may-increase-seizure-risk/?_php=true&_type=blogs&_php=true&_type=blogs&_r=1

With iPads, a New World of Music for Kids With Learning Challenges

http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2014/06/with-ipads-a-new-world-of-music-for-kids-with-learning-challenges/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+kqed%2FnHAK+%28MindShift%29

IDEA Dispute Resolution Parent Guides

http://www.directionservice.org/cadre/DRparentguides2014.cfm 

'Combating Autism' Act Renamed in Win for Advocacy Community

http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/speced/2014/06/combating_autism_act_renamed_i.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+OnSpecialEducation+%28Education+Week+Blog%3A+On+Special+Education%29

Wrightslaw Blog

http://www.wrightslaw.com/blog/

Working Together to Support Students With Learning Differences

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rachel-brody/working-together-to-suppo_b_5378934.html

I Want the World to See Beauty in Being Different

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tara-mccallan/i-want-the-world-to-see-b_b_5437714.html 

 

Special Needs Tweets of the Day 6/9/14

I Want the World to See Beauty in Being Different

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tara-mccallan/i-want-the-world-to-see-b_b_5437714.html 

Creating a Learning Environment

http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/curr155.shtml

Creating A Climate for Learning

Creating A Climate for Learning

Ask the Expert: Unraveling the Clues

http://www.smartkidswithld.org/ld-basics/signs-symptoms/ask-expert-unraveling-clues 

Technology Gaining Foothold In Special Education

http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2014/06/09/technology-foothold-sped/19426/ 

Confusing Mental-Health Intervention and Violence Prevention

http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/05/the-folly-of-conflating-mental-health-intervention-and-violence-prevention/371577/ 

Report Outlines Ways Schools Can Rework Harsh Discipline Policies

http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/rulesforengagement/2014/06/new_report_released_on_reforming_school_discipline.html 

 Discipline Tips for Age 10 and Up

http://special-ism.com/discipline-tips-age-10-up/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Special-ism+%28Special-ism%29

Breaking News About Autism: Special Needs Tweets of the Day 3/27/14

1. 10 Things to Know About New Autism Data

http://www.cdc.gov/features/dsautismdata/ 

2. Video: A Teaching Technique for Teachers of Students With LD

http://www.ncld.org/learning-disability-resources/videos/video-a-teaching-technique-for-teachers-of-students-with-learning-disabilities 

3. 4 Ways Dysgraphia Can Affect Your Child’s Social Life

http://www.ncld.org/types-learning-disabilities/dysgraphia/ways-dysgraphia-can-affect-your-childs-social-life 

4. The Toxins That Threaten Our Brains

http://www.theatlantic.com/features/archive/2014/03/the-toxins-that-threaten-our-brains/284466/ 

5. Helping Low-Income Children Succeed 

 http://www.specialneedsdigest.com/2014/03/helping-low-income-children-succeed.html

6. Behavior Problems May Be Best Addressed At Pediatrician

http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2014/03/26/behavior-problems-pediatrician/19230/ 

7. Getting My Child Back on Track: Highlights from Our LD Chat

 http://www.ncld.org/ld-insights/blogs/getting-my-child-back-on-track

 

 

 

Special Needs Tweets of the Day 3/22/14

Ashley at the UN with her colorful socks!

1. Ashley DeRamus was at the United Nations yesterday for the World Down Syndrome Day. You can visit her on Facebook and learn all about it.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ashley-DeRamus-Foundation/259648044110354

2. Ashley by Design: A clothing line for the fashion forward young lady with Down syndrome!

http://www.ashleyderamusfoundation.org/#!ashley-by-design

Colo(u)rful socks in the UK!

3.  Colourful socks light up social media on World Down Syndrome Day

http://www.cbc.ca/newsblogs/yourcommunity/2014/03/colourful-socks-light-up-social-media-on-world-down-syndrome-day.html

3. “Health and Wellbeing - Access and Equality for All”

http://www.worlddownsyndromeday.org/wdsd-2014

4. ASD, OSD, or ADHD?
http://special-ism.com/asd-odd-or-adhd-which-is-the-best-fit/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Special-ism+%28Special-ism%29&utm_content=My+Yahoo

5. Brain Region Singled Out for Social Memory, Possible Therapeutic Target for Select Brain Disorders

http://www.specialneedsdigest.com/2014/03/brain-region-singled-out-for-social.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FLUdSt+%28Special+Needs+Digest%29&utm_content=My+Yahoo

6. Most Active Kids Don't Have ADHD

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/allen-frances/most-active-kids-dont-have-adhd_b_4853653.html

7. The Heart-Brain Connection: The Neuroscience of Social-Emotional Learning

http://www.specialneedsdigest.com/2014/03/the-heart-brain-connection-neuroscience.html 

Special Needs Tweets of the Day 3/17/14

 

1. 5 Reasons Working with Special Needs Kids Rocks!

http://special-ism.com/5-reasons-working-with-special-needs-kids-rocks/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Special-ism+%28Special-ism%29&utm_content=My+Yahoo 

2. Yes, Schools Do Discriminate Against Students of Color (in Disciplinary Procedures) -- Reports 

http://www.specialneedsdigest.com/2014/03/yes-schools-do-discriminate-against.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FLUdSt+%28Special+Needs+Digest%29&utm_content=My+Yahoo 

3. Apps to Help Students With Dysgraphia and Writing Difficulties

http://www.ncld.org/students-disabilities/assistive-technology-education/apps-students-ld-dysgraphia-writing-difficulties 

4. Top Five Apps for Parents with Special Needs Kids

http://enabledkids.ca/?p=3926 

5. Wrightslaw: An Interview with Peter Wright

http://campspringcreek.wordpress.com/2014/03/13/wrightslaw-an-interview-with-peter-wright/ 

6. Down Syndrome: A Year of Grief and Joy

http://gma.yahoo.com/down-syndrome-grief-joy-075129025--abc-news-wellness.html 

7. Helping My Child with Autism to Find his Place in the World

http://www.autismspeaks.org/blog/2014/03/14/helping-my-child-autism-find-his-place-world?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AutismSpeaksBlog+%28Autism+Speaks+|+Official+Blog%29&utm_content=My+Yahoo 

 

 

Special Needs Tweets of the Day 2/24/14

Ashley DeRamus, who has Downs Syndrome,  has spoken before at the United Nations, has won over 40 medals in swimming, and soon she will debut her own clothing line for women with Down Syndrome: Ashley by Design.

“Disability is a natural part of the human experience and in no way diminishes the right of individuals to participate in or contribute to society.”  

1. Four Quotes From IDEA That Will Inspire You
http://www.ncld.org/ld-insights/entry/1/556 

2.  Dyslexia Insight #2: The Best Way to Start a Conversation About Dyslexia
 http://www.ncld.org/ld-insights/blogs/dyslexia-stats-conversation-starters

3. Home Schooling and Learning Disabilities

http://www.ncld.org/students-disabilities/finding-school/home-schooling-learning-disabilities 

4. Apps for Students With LD: Organization and Study

http://www.ncld.org/students-disabilities/assistive-technology-education/apps-students-ld-organization-study 

5. A Parent’s Perspective—Prior Written Notice

http://www.ncld.org/students-disabilities/iep-504-plan/parents-perspective-prior-written-notice 

6. The Common Core Is Tough on Kids With Special Needs

http://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2014/02/the-common-core-is-tough-on-kids-with-special-needs/283973/ 

7. Competency-Based Education and Students With Learning and Attention Issues

http://www.ncld.org/students-disabilities/rti-parent-school-relationship/competency-based-education-students-learning-attention-issues 

 

Special Needs Tweets of the Day 1/16/14

Darion

1. My Once Non-Verbal Son Gets an Audition for "The Voice!"

http://www.autismspeaks.org/blog/2014/01/14/my-once-non-verbal-son-gets-audition-voice?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AutismSpeaksBlog+%28Autism+Speaks+|+Official+Blog%29&utm_content=My+Yahoo 

2. What Did You Say? What Did You Mean?

http://special-ism.com/what-did-you-say-what-did-you-mean/ 

3. Father's Beautiful Journey With Son Who Has Down Syndrome Will Make Your Heart Soar 

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/14/father-son-down-syndrome-1000-miles-of-luca_n_4596780.html 

4. Tips to Help Students With LD Pass High-Stakes Tests

http://www.ncld.org/students-disabilities/homework-study-skills/helping-students-ld-pass-high-stake-tests 

5. IEP for students with motor and physical disabilities

http://www.specialeducationadvisor.com/iep-for-students-with-motor-and-physical-disabilities/ 

6. Why The Press Shouldn't Be Your Source For Medical Advice

 http://www.specialneedsdigest.com/2014/01/why-press-shouldnt-be-your-source-for.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FLUdSt+%28Special+Needs+Digest%29&utm_content=My+Yahoo

7. Racial Disparity in School Discipline in Massachusetts 

http://www.specialneedsdigest.com/2014/01/racial-disparity-in-school-discipline.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 1/3/14

1. Daughter with Down syndrome bonds with mom through photos

http://www.today.com/moms/mother-daughter-down-syndrome-bond-through-photos-2D11837925 

2. Executive Function: Flexible Thinking Strategies for Life-Long Success

http://www.ncld.org/types-learning-disabilities/executive-function-disorders/executive-functioning-process-flexible-thinking-key-success 

3. 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 

4. 10-Year-Old Girl Petitions for American Girl Doll With a Disability

http://shine.yahoo.com/healthy-living/10-old-girl-petitions-american-girl-doll-disability-192100133.html#!rcDPG 

5. Lavishing Kids With Praise Can Make Them Feel Worse About Themselves

http://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2014/01/lavishing-kids-with-praise-can-make-them-feel-worse-about-themselves/282772/ 

 6. What You Need to Know about IDEA 2004
Response to Intervention (RTI):
New Ways to Identify Specific Learning Disabilities

http://www.wrightslaw.com/info/rti.index.htm 

7.  37 Common Characteristics of Dyslexia

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

 

 

Special Needs Tweets of the Day 10/24/13

 

1. Autism Discussion Page

https://www.facebook.com/autismdiscussionpage 

2. 10 Things You Need to Know About LD Evaluation

http://www.ncld.org/parents-child-disabilities/ld-testing/10-things-to-know-about-learning-disability-evaluation 

3. Karrie Brown Sure Isn't Letting Down Syndrome Keep Her From Her Modeling Dream (PHOTOS) 

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/17/karrie-brown-model-wet-seal_n_3941203.html 

4. How to Help a Traumatized Child in the Classroom

http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/the_silent_epidemic_in_our_classrooms 

5. Apps to Help Students With Dysgraphia and Writing Difficulties

http://www.ncld.org/students-disabilities/assistive-technology-education/apps-students-ld-dysgraphia-writing-difficulties 

6. Depression isn’t all in the mind – but can it really be pinned down?

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/10389066/Depression-isnt-all-in-the-mind-but-can-it-really-be-pinned-down.html?utm_content=buffer6dfc0&utm_source=buffer&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=Buffer 

7. Personality Disorders: Life In a Bubble

http://blogs.psychcentral.com/relationships-balance/2013/10/13/personality-disorders-life-in-a-bubble/?utm_content=buffer7eb0a&utm_source=buffer&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=Buffer 

 

 

Special Needs Weekly Update 10/13/13

Megan Squire

1. Teen With Down Syndrome Finalist In Katy Perry Video Contest

http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2013/10/08/teen-katy-perry-contest/18788/

2. Executive Function: Flexible Thinking Strategies for Life-Long Success

http://www.ncld.org/types-learning-disabilities/executive-function-disorders/executive-functioning-process-flexible-thinking-key-success 

3. LD Facts and Myths: Test Your Knowledge

http://www.ncld.org/types-learning-disabilities/what-is-ld/facts-myths-quiz 

4. ADHD: Raising Awareness, Breaking the Stigma

http://blog.k12.com/online-school-reviews-testimonials/adhd-raising-awareness-breaking-stigma?utm_source=hootsuite&utm_medium=socialmedia#.UldPZxDORHI

5. Getting Transition Assessments and Using Them to Create Transition Goals and Obtain Services 

http://www.specialneedsdigest.com/2013/10/getting-transition-assessments-and.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FLUdSt+%28Special+Needs+Digest%29&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher

6. Debate continues: Is autism really growing?

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/news/science/debate-continues-is-autism-really-growing-706371/ 

7. No, the Thimerosal in the Flu Vaccine Does Not Explain Why Autism Rates Did Not Go Down 

http://www.specialneedsdigest.com/2013/10/no-thimerosal-in-flu-vaccine-does-not.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FLUdSt+%28Special+Needs+Digest%29&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher

 

Special Needs Tweets of the Day 10/9/13

1. Teen With Down Syndrome Finalist In Katy Perry Video Contest

http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2013/10/08/teen-katy-perry-contest/18788/ 

2. The 6 Most Effective Steps for Handling Aggression and Meltdowns

http://special-ism.com/aggression-and-autism/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Special-ism+%28Special-ism%29&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher#sthash.U9KXaeWp.dpbs 

3. No, the Thimerosal in the Flu Vaccine Does Not Explain Why Autism Rates Did Not Go Down 

http://www.specialneedsdigest.com/2013/10/no-thimerosal-in-flu-vaccine-does-not.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FLUdSt+%28Special+Needs+Digest%29&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher 

4. Coding with the Littles, Where to Start on the Ipad K-4 

http://www.mypaperlessclassroom.org/2013/10/coding-with-littles-where-to-start-on.html 

5. Adult ADHD Remains Undertreated

http://www.ldonline.org/ldnews/Adult_ADHD_Remains_Undertreated?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 

6.  It’s LD Awareness Month: You Are Not Alone

http://www.ncld.org/ld-insights/blogs/ld-awareness-month-you-are-not-alone 

 

7. A Photographer's Push to Reframe 'Disabilities'

http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/teaching_now/2013/06/a_photographers_push_to_reframe_disabilities.html 

 

 

The Complete Visual Guide To Technology For Children

- See more at: http://www.edudemic.com/technology-for-children/#sthash.zReLvBvA.dpuf

 

 

 

Special Needs Weekly Highlights 7/21/13

Athletes with Special Needs Square off in Cage Fight
http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2013/07/special-needs-tweets-of-day-72113.html 
 
Inclusion in Schools
http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2013/07/special-needs-tweets-of-day-72113.html 

Eggspression: learn to express you feelings
 http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2013/07/special-needs-tweets-of-day-71913.html?spref=bl

 States show improvemnt in Special Education
http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2013/07/special-needs-tweets-of-day-71913.html?spref=bl

 Learning disabilities Scholarships
http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2013/07/special-needs-update-71613.html

Space Scientist Maggie Adderin-Pocock Talks To Children About her dyslexia
http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2013/07/special-needs-tweets-of-day-71713.html

Ashley by Design-woman with Downs Syndrome starts fashion line
http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2013/07/ashley-by-design-unique-fashion-line.html

Special Needs Update 7/16/13

 

1. National Down Syndrome Society

http://www.ndss.org/About-NDSS/

National Down Syndrome Society: The National Advocate for People with Down Syndrome Since 1979. - See more at: http://www.ndss.org/About-NDSS/#sthash.mrA8ZrxZ.dpuf

The Buddy Walk® was established in 1995 by the National Down Syndrome Society to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October and to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. - See more at: http://www.ndss.org/Buddy-Walk/#sthash.0vciaTaW.dpuf

2. Apps for Students With LD: Social Supports and Behavior

 http://www.ncld.org/parents-child-disabilities/social-emotional-skills/apps-students-ld-social-support-behavior

3. How a mother unwittingly causes autism in her child

http://onlineathens.com/health/2013-07-14/how-mother-unwittingly-causes-autism-her-child 

The mission of the National Down Syndrome Society is to be the national advocate for the value, acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. - See more at: http://www.ndss.org/#sthash.8BEjzwkY.dpuf

The mission of the National Down Syndrome Society is to be the national advocate for the value, acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. - See more at: http://www.ndss.org/#sthash.8BEjzwkY.dpuf

The Buddy Walk® was established in 1995 by the National Down Syndrome Society to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October and to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. - See more at: http://www.ndss.org/Buddy-Walk/#sthash.0vciaTaW.dpuf

4. Understanding Cerebral Palsy -- the Basics

http://www.webmd.com/brain/understanding-cerebral-palsy-basic-information 

 

About the National Buddy Walk® Program

5. Pediatrician Training May Speed Autism Diagnosis

http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2013/07/15/pediatrician-speed-diagnosis/18311/ 

6. Hundreds Respond To Last-Minute Down Syndrome Adoption Plea

 http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2013/07/10/hundreds-adoption-plea/18293/

7. Learning Disabled Scholarships

http://www.schoolsoup.com/scholarship-directory/disability/learning-disabled/ 

8. RESOURCES FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED

https://www.azdes.gov/main.aspx?menu=8&id=1196

The National Federation of the Blind
Early Explorers Program
A Cane Travel Program
for Blind and Low Vision Children
Ages Infant to Seven

 https://nfb.org/earlyexplorers

Mostly Special Education Tweets of the Day 5/30/13

 

1. Pet Ownership and the Benefits to Special Needs Kids

http://special-ism.com/special-needs-children-and-the-benefits-to-having-a-pet/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Special-ism+%28Special-ism%29&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher 

2. Is Asperger’s Overdiagnosed Because Parents Want Free Stuff? 

http://www.specialneedsdigest.com/2013/05/is-aspergers-overdiagnosed-because.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FLUdSt+%28Special+Needs+Digest%29&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher 

Seriously.

3. 60-Minutes Of Daily Physical Activity Should Be Available For All Schoolchildren

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/260968.php 

4. Checking In: Helping Students "Catch Themselves"

 https://www.responsiveclassroom.org/blog/checking-helping-students-catch-themselves

5. Why We Need to Advocate Against Our Children’s Labels

http://special-ism.com/why-we-need-to-advocate-against-our-childrens-labels/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Special-ism+%28Special-ism%29&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher 

6. What Exactly IS Sensory Processing Disorder?

http://special-ism.com/what-exactly-is-sensory-processing-disorder/ 

7. Cures for LD? Consumer Beware!

http://www.ncld.org/types-learning-disabilities/what-is-ld/cures-ld-therapy-research 

Well said.