Educational Links 6/11/19

5 Examples Of Project-Based Learning Protocols

https://www.teachthought.com/project-based-learning/5-examples-of-project-based-learning-protocols/?fbclid=IwAR3WPGD28GlvYNV4l9BsgV3NVJbNJkxP8y9Fpb1TnTozrQ0Vhot2bqcJ0YU

Principal Goes Extra Mile For Student With Special Needs

https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2019/06/11/principal-extra-mile-special-needs/26762/?fbclid=IwAR2jli8kkTv514s26h8IIeNikrSy6Z4Vw6Cqb7gZLvlglqxjUl0YTLadKP4

MOTIVATING STRUGGLING LEARNERS IN SUMMER SCHOOL AND IN CLASS EVERYDAY

https://www.coolcatteacher.com/motivating-struggling-learners-in-summer-school-and-in-class-everyday/?utm_campaign=shareaholic&utm_medium=facebook&utm_source=socialnetwork&fbclid=IwAR1hogXm5IslHCwDyUxU2xeU3sbpCHTM3BsOaK5hApyDbd7nLOxVws0bMtQ

DYSLEXIA, STRUGGLING READERS AND SOME METHODS TO GET OVER THE HUMP

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/edutalk/2019/06/10/dyslexia-struggling-readers-and-some-methods-to-get-over-the-hump

To Defeat Implicit Bias, Try Project-Based Learning

https://educationpost.org/to-defeat-implicit-bias-try-project-based-learning/?fbclid=IwAR2mCH1_NS6nxvdHj-gfTVZHPUysyanqXaxRDjdhRyWuejEzRwJ_JI_i2Sw

Want Teachers to Motivate Their Students? Teach Them How to Do It

https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2019/06/06/want-teachers-to-motivate-their-students-teach.html?cmp=SOC-EDIT-FB&fbclid=IwAR3jSH8QEuRJAfofg1IuSbU72psHrW4h_7ME2xS41H24O5RYuFaDOfrcGIM

Executive Dysfunction, Explained!

https://www.additudemag.com/executive-function-disorder-adhd-explained/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=diagnosis&fbclid=IwAR2K0scPxtTOk61_Wx1c3uMJpi_1k7EJy1Cr8mE23tWJQdtfSe0q67GkuhU

Executive dysfunction is a brain-based impairment that impacts a person’s ability to analyze, organize, decide, and execute things on time. It causes assignments to be lost, deadlines to be missed, and projects to overwhelm. Learn how to recognize the signs of executive dysfunction, and how to differentiate them from ADHD and/or learning disabilities.

Special Needs Tweets of the Day 1/14/14

 1. Checklist for Home-School Communications

http://www.ncld.org/students-disabilities/rti-parent-school-relationship/checklist-for-home-school-communications 

2. Seven Questions to Ask When Hiring a Tutor

http://www.ncld.org/students-disabilities/homework-study-skills/questions-to-ask-tutors 

3. In Praise of…Praise!

http://www.additudemag.com/adhdblogs/11/9550.html 

4. Apps to Help Students With Dyslexia and Reading Difficulties

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

5. Autism Symptoms In Mice Decreased With Probiotics, Study Says 

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/12/05/autism-probiotics-study_n_4392838.html?fb_action_ids=10202130680321012&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_source=other_multiline&action_object_map=[468235466619524]&action_type_map=[%22og.likes%22]&action_ref_map=[] 

6. How to Motivate a Child With Executive Dysfunction

http://www.ncld.org/types-learning-disabilities/executive-function-disorders/motivating-child-executive-dysfunction 

7.  Employment Can Help Adults with Autism Overcome Disabilities

http://www.autismspeaks.org/science/science-news/employment-can-help-adults-autism-overcome-disabilities 

 

 

Special Needs Tweets of the Day 8/26/13

 1. Autism Speaks Sued by Mother of Autistic Child

http://www.care2.com/causes/a-mother-offers-an-autism-organization-some-food-for-thought.html

2. Encouraging independence is critical for kids with special needs

http://expertbeacon.com/encouraging-independence-critical-kids-special-needs/#.UhuLdz_OB0O 

3. LD Basics

http://www.smartkidswithld.org/ld-basics 

4. Could Google Glass help people with autism?

 http://www.marketplace.org/topics/tech/access-tech/could-google-glass-help-people-autism

5. When patients have 'music emergencies'

http://www.cnn.com/2013/08/23/health/music-therapy/index.html?hpt=hp_c4 

6.  Social Skills Tips: Help With Executive Dysfunction

http://www.ncld.org/types-learning-disabilities/executive-function-disorders/executive-dysfunction-social-skills-tips 

7. Auditory Processing Disorders: Your FAQs Answered

http://www.ncld.org/types-learning-disabilities/adhd-related-issues/auditory-processing-disorders/auditory-processing-disorders-faq-questions-answered 

http://www.ncld.org/students-disabilities/iep-504-plan/individualized-education-program-headquarters

 

 

 

 

 

Special Needs Update 7/ 14/13

 

1. Learning Disabilities and the Arts 

http://www.ncld.org/parents-child-disabilities/social-emotional-skills/learning-disabilities-arts 

2. Homework Tips for Parents

http://www.ncld.org/students-disabilities/homework-study-skills/homework-tips-parents 

3. Building Resilience in Children with Challenges

http://www.ncld.org/parents-child-disabilities/social-emotional-skills/building-resilience-children-challenges 

4. Parent Advocacy: Putting Social Skills in the IEP

http://www.smartkidswithld.org/guide-to-action/educational-planning/parent-advocacy-putting-social-skills-in-the-iep 

5.  9 Essential Swimming Tips For Kids 

http://moms.popsugar.com/Swimming-Safety-Kids-Babies-30711571?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=twit 

6. Executive Dysfunction or Lack of Motivation?

 http://www.ncld.org/types-learning-disabilities/executive-function-disorders/executive-dysfunction-lack-motivation

7. Building Social Skills Resources

http://www.ncld.org/parents-child-disabilities/social-emotional-skills/building-social-skills-resources