Autism is a disorder which impairs brain development of children. Due the developmental problems of these children, their care is a challenge to caregivers and parents. However, possessing basic knowledge on how to care for these children will be helpful to caregivers. Below are 5 tips to help you to be effective in the caring…
Reading instruction checklist for a reading program should include the five essential components that research has identified: Phonemic Awareness Phonics Fluency Vocabulary Reading Comprehension Use the checklist below to determine if each component is a part of the reading program your school is using. Phonemic Awareness Phonemic awareness is knowing that words are made of…
Career planning and college choice make a lifelong impact on a person. “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Adults have asked you that question all your life. When you were five, relatives smiled affectionately when you answered “an astronaut” or “a rock star.” But now that you’re looking at colleges, that…
Summer parenting can be overwhelming for many parents. For 180 days a year, school counselors work with students on how to express their feelings in appropriate ways, how to deal with their anger and how to cope with stressful situations. But what happens when school is not in session, especially during the extended summer break?…
Autism Spectrum: the determination of an appropriate educational approach for students with autism must be based on the needs of each individual child. Careful assessment by a team of professionals in consultation with parents or guardians will help determine an appropriate educational program for each student. Highly structured educational setting with appropriate support and accommodations…
Adolescent gifted girls in middle school can overwhelm many parents.”What in the world has happened to my daughter?” wonder many parents of early adolescent girls. They are puzzled by the rapid and confusing changes in the personality, academic achievement, friendships, school attitudes, and appearance of their female children. Especially dramatic in gifted girls, these changes…