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Perseverating is sometimes misunderstood as bad behavior or defiance. However, getting 'stuck" on a thought, action, question, activity, or feeling is not deliberate or poor behavior. In children and adults alike, perseverating cannot be helped and is often seen in injury. Even those undergoing extreme stress that they cannot manage may display signs of perseverance. […]

Special Education

FAPE

In the United States, all children with a classified disability are legally guaranteed free and appropriate public education, also known as FAPE. This legal doctrine is outlined in the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). At its core, FAPE ensures that all children receive a well-rounded education, particularly those […]

Child

Neuropsychological evaluation

If a student in your classroom is struggling with the material more than their peers, it's possible that they could have special learning requirements. In many cases, the school and the child's parents are already aware of this, as symptoms typically develop before they attend education. Still, there are also instances where children don't receive […]

Behavior

Sensory seeking

Sensory input is an everyday part of our lives – it is simply how we experience the world through our senses. This becomes more complex and important to understand when working with children. How do they experience sensory input? And how does this change for those with sensory processing issues, such as children on the […]

Curriculum

Prohibition

The Prohibition era in America began in 1920 and lasted for 13 years. Over a century since the ban on intoxicating liquor was introduced, the 'noble experiment" is widely considered a failure. Yet, Prohibition remains one of the most talked about attempts at social engineering in history, and its legacy and lessons remain valid even […]

Lesson Planning

Story Sequence

Teaching early years students is a challenging yet fulfilling feat. You start with a blank canvas, and you get to help define their first steps into education. As such, it’s vital to teach them fundamental skills that will serve them in their education moving forward and in life in general. Story sequencing is one such […]

Child

Number dyslexia

Mathematics is a difficult subject due to its abstract nature. For a section of the population, it is even more challenging. With math and the use of numbers being a foundation for many everyday scenarios, it is taught as a foundation in schools all over the world. Number dyslexia is unfortunately often misunderstood and under-prioritized […]

Well-being

Applied behavior analysis

Applied behavior analysis, or ABA, is a strategy for changing social behavior, specifically among children with autism, though there are many benefits to using this on a grander scale. The main goal of ABA in any setting is to improve a child's social and communication skills. This involves certain techniques that anybody can use, even […]

Reading

The Simple View of Reading

One key concept in reading research is the Simple View of Reading. Despite its importance, this is not an approach that all educators know about. This is a disadvantage as it can be a handy tool for understanding the core components of reading and assessing reading weaknesses in particular students. How does the Simple View […]

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