Special educational needs

Technology can be such an AMAZING resource in the special education classroom. iPads, tablets and AAC devices can help students communicate, access curriculum, create and use visual schedules, and learn basic math and reading skills. But, as a special education teacher, it can be hard to know what apps you should be using in your special education classroom. So, here are 10 of my favorite apps to use with special education students.

Nowadays, it’s teachers who spend the most time working with special needs children. Learn about what it takes to teach these kids well.

Teaching kids with autism may mean working with nonverbal students. Here are 9 strategies for effectively working with students with severe nonverbal autism.

It’s such a pleasure to have Angi Pearce back on these pages to share her experiences and passion for teaching students with AAC needs. Angi is a teacher at Kowhai Special School in Hastings,…

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Are you a self-contained special education teacher who teaches grades K-2? As an early elementary special education teacher, there are a variety of things that I love in my special ed classroom and I’m going to share them. Creating visual schedules for special education students is exactly what they need. K-2 centers are a must with my early elementary special ed kids. Learn about my centers like a listening center, math center, ELA center, and much more!

Today’s post is the second in our series on including teens with special needs in youth ministry. Katie Garvert continues to discuss the subject of her upcoming preconference workshop at the…

12 special needs apps that prove technology isn't all bad... #techforkids #technology #specialneeds #specialneedskids #parenting via @lemonlimeadv

Do you want to learn how to create adapted books for special education classrooms? My post provides a step by step list, as well as a freebie to help you adapt "Pete the Cat: I Love my White Shoes."

Setting up IEP work bins was one of the biggest game changers in my special education classroom. These individualized learning stations hold materials to target specific IEP goals for your students and can be tailored to their specific needs. If you want to set up IEP work bins in your special education classroom, you’ve come to the right place. Here you will learn the benefits of IEP work bins and 5 ways you can set them up in your classroom, including my favorite, color coded IEP work…

Are you looking for ways to support your autistic child at home and information about some of the best autism theapies. Here is what has worked best for us.

By creating an inclusive learning environment, center rotations in special ed can be beneficial for students with diverse learning needs.

4 Must Do's on the First Day of Pre-K. Worried you missed something while lesson planning for the first day of school?

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Autism activities to help increase communication, fine motor skills, sensory play skills, interaction & more in your home or autism classroom!

Having structured play and unstructured play in the special education classroom is important. It is great for social skills, life skills, language development, communication development, and many more. Here are some great things to consider when it comes to playing: break time in the classroom and teaching play skills in special education. I love to show my students special education visuals to help increase the targeted behavior. Read to learn more about play in the classroom.

These are my Visual Support Self-Management Cards. They have become a fantastic addition to my ever growing calm down area! These Support Cards I made a little bit bigger than the size of an index …