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October 21, 2013

Tips to Make Halloween Fun for Children with Special Needs

ADHD, Asperger's, Autism, Bipolar Mental Health, Blog, mental disorders/illness, Sensory Processing Disorder, Special needs children, Tourette Syndrome

Oct. 31^st, Halloween, some even call out to friends, “Happy Halloween!” In my memory book, as a special needs mom and as an elementary teacher for children with special needs, Halloween is anything but a happy occasion. How can parents and teachers make Halloween fun for children with special needs? For many of our children and students with special needs, most holidays are difficult and Halloween is one of the scariest! Halloween could be tolerated if it was only a one day event but if you listen to your kids/students, the buzz about Halloween can be heard as soon as the October calendar page in opened.

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October 16, 2013

Anatomy of Special Needs Children by Masters-in-special-education.com

ADHD, Asperger's, Autism, Bipolar Mental Health, Blog, IEP Accommodations School, mental disorders/illness, mental health, Sensory Processing Disorder, Special needs children, Tourette Syndrome

The majority of our readers are parents of special needs children. Raising children with challenging needs is not easy and the more others know about the many different needs these children have the more they will understand what their parents are going through. The Infographic that follows titled “The Anatomy of a Special Needs Child” lets you see very quickly all the different needs many children and their families deal with every day.

October 15, 2013

How Is ADHD Diagnosed? by Tyler Clark

ADHD, Blog, IEP Accommodations School, Special needs children

If you have a child who seems to act out more than others or who has a difficult time concentrating on homework and other tasks it may be time to find out if they have ADHD. ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and effects many child and even adults in our country. But how is this disorder diagnosed? Here are some things you and your doctor should be looking for.

October 6, 2013

Hyperactive, Impulsive, Inattentive Children Often Become Adults with ADHD Too

ADHD, Blog, IEP Accommodations School, Special needs children

Hyperactive ~ Is your on-the-go child always on the brink of danger running and climbing, always in trouble, always fidgeting, always talking, wiggling and jiggling…?

Impulsive ~ Do you have a child whose teachers tell you he cannot sit still, he cannot stand in line, he cannot keep his hands to himself, he cannot stop blurting comments, he often has angry outburst and temper tantrums …?

Inattentive ~ Are you worried about your child who always seems to be dreaming, who is always behind in his school work, always seems to be late, to be moody, to be forgetful, and has, once more, lost or misplaced his homework, toys or books?

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October 3, 2013

Ways I Help My Six-Year Old Child with ADHD Cope in First Grade

ADHD, Blog, Special needs children

It can take quite a bit out of you talking to my six-year old daughter with ADHD. She can change the subject instantly, which can confuse you quite well unless you’re adept to speaking her language. Conversation isn’t the only aspect of her life that is constantly in motion. Because of her lack of focus in school, we’ve had to develop means to help her. These few changes in our life have moved her from being behind the rest of her class to maintaining a reasonable level of education.

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September 30, 2013

How to Know if Your Special Needs Child has an Inclusive Education by Nicole Eredics

ADHD, Asperger's, Autism, Bipolar Mental Health, Blog, IEP Accommodations School, Sensory Processing Disorder, Special needs children, Tourette Syndrome

Inclusive education is an approach to education that includes all learners, regardless of ability. It is not a program or teaching strategy. In fact, inclusive education is a school- wide philosophy that is practiced by all members of the school community. It’s benefits, too numerous to list, is regarded by special education experts, to be the gold-standard in delivering educational services to students with special needs.

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September 26, 2013

The Inclusive Class Podcast: Interview with Temple Grandin – Hosts Nicole Eredics and Terri Mauro

ADHD, Asperger's, Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, sleep depression school, Special needs children, special needs moms

The Inclusive Class Podcast Presents: An Interview with Dr. Temple Grandin – Hosts: Nicole Eredics and Terri Mauro

On Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at 11 AM Eastern Standard Time, The Inclusive Class Podcast proudly presents an interview with Dr. Temple Grandin.

Missed the podcast with Dr. Temple Grandin? Click here for to hear it NOW.

September 24, 2013

Sensory Chew Necklaces: KidCompanions Chewelry & SentioCHEWS – News and Reviews

ADHD, Asperger's, Autism, Blog, Kid Companions Chewelry, Sensory Processing Disorder, SentioChews, Special needs children, special needs moms, Tourette Syndrome

Does the sensory chew necklaces KidCompanions Chewelry and SentioCHEWS ever come on sale? Do you have price breaks when a customer buys a few items at the same time? How can I be among the first to know about a new product or a price reduction? If you are looking for answers to the above questions and news about our company, SentioLife Solutions, Ltd., the best way to be among the first to know is to subscribe to our Newsletter.

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August 28, 2013

“Who Cares About Kelsey” – An Interview with Dan Habib – The Inclusive Class Podcast

ADHD, Blog, Parenting all kids, sleep depression school, Special needs children

Nicole Eredics, host of The Inclusive Class Podcast, is pleased to announce that filmmaker, Dan Habib, will be returning to their show this Friday, August 30 @ 9 AM EST to discuss the themes and purpose of his recent film, Who Cares About Kelsey? The film follows Kelsey Carroll, a high school student, who transformed from a “problem student” to one who became motivated and self-confident with the help of caring, supportive adults.

August 27, 2013

How to Get a Teen to Talk to You by Christine Maddox

ADHD, Asperger's, Autism, Bipolar Mental Health, Blog, Parenting all kids

When kids reach the teen years, especially if they have special needs, they have trouble talking to their parents. It is a hard time in many children’s lives as they struggle to find out where they fit in and how they should become an adult. The urge to talk to them and guide them in their path is strong, but many teens will not accept your help. How can you get your teen to open up and talk to you so that you can help them? Try these tips:

August 19, 2013

Sleep problems In Teens Helped by Lifestyle Changes and Changes to Their Bedroom

ADHD, Asperger's, Autism, Bipolar Mental Health, Blog, mental health, Parenting all kids, sleep depression school, Special needs children, Tourette Syndrome

Is your teen always tired? Does your teen find it difficult to get going each morning and cannot stay focused on school work or homework? Is your teen anxious, depressed, and irritable? Has he difficulty making and keeping friends? Have you considered that all the above could be caused by not enough hours of sleep or poor quality sleep? Sleep problems in teens can be caused by lifestyle choices and having a sleep environment not conducive to sleep.

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August 14, 2013

Parenting Children with Special Needs: Tips from Ellen Notbohm’s Books and Interviews

ADHD, Asperger's, Autism, Blog, Sensory Processing Disorder, Special needs children

This post is to tell you about Ellen Notbohm and her books on parenting children and young adults with autism spectrum disorder. The goal of this blog and our Special Needs Book Review site is to help those parenting children with special needs. For the launch of our new Special Needs Book Review site we invited authors to participate in an Author Interview Series. This series has been so popular that it is ongoing. We ask authors to tell us about their books, their work, and their lives.