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How Does Your Child Learn?

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Learning is the ability of an individual to absorb information and later use it for problem solving. It is the foundation of intelligence and cognition. But just because an individual has trouble learning does not make them unintelligible; it just means their technique for gripping information is different. Everyone is different and therefore has a different learning style. What is a learning style? A learning style is a variant approach for inputting information. There are different approaches for learning, and some may benefit some individuals more than others. It is important for us to know which is our unique learning style. It will improve our learning skills and facilitate an easier way to intake information. For children, this can often times be a little tricky. Parents should observe their child and the way they learn; it will not only benefit their child but also improve parent’s techniques for helping their children with homework and studying. Eventually, children do grow into preteens, teens, and adults. It is important for them to know what their best way of learning is. Knowing your child’s learning style is extremely important; but it is specifically important for children with special needs. If your child is…

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Preparing for a New School Year: How to Help your Special Needs Child with School

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Written by Cristine R. Jimenez, Language Stimulation Specialist The new school year is just around the corner and its time to start thinking about the many ways you can help your children have an excellent academic school year. Having a child with special needs is not an easy task; especially during the school year. School brings stress and discomfort for many families especially when they feel their child is not learning. Going to school alone is not enough; your children need your love, support, and help in order to succeed. No matter what age, grade, or gender your child is, these tips are sure to improve grades, and advocate to better learning! Set up a positive study area in your home- rather than allowing your child to study in front of the television, set up an area designated for quiet study time. A great place is the kitchen table where you can supervise your child without disrupting. Special needs children need their complete and undivided attention on a specific task in order to understand it. Take away any distractions that may be in the way. Siblings should also sit down and do their homework as well. This will show your…

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Dealing with Teasing: A 5 Step Approach

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It is not unknown that one of the biggest obstacles children with speech and language disorders face is communicating in a social setting and as a result, bullying and teasing may easily accompany. Parents can help their children deal with the hardships of teasing using social scripts. Social Scripts are real life conversational scenarios, written down and then put into practice. You and your child can rehearse different scenarios where teasing and bullying might come into play. Putting these scripts into practice will help increase your child’s self-esteem and copying strategies. The following five steps were taken from Autisable.com. They are an excellent tool for children who feel pressured by peers in school, playgrounds, or anywhere else where they may find themselves interacting with others. 1.    Ignore and Walk away- sometimes when you ignore a bully, or act like the teasing or bullying does not bother you, it may cause them to stop. Most times bullies and teasers gang up on others for attention. So ignoring them or saying “whatever” may help. 2.    Say, “please stop that, it makes me feel upset”- sometimes peers may tease others in a friendly way; meaning they do not mean any harm. But most…

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Asperger Ninja: A Mother's Letter to Her Son

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I found this letter written by a mother of a son with Asperger Syndrome. She writes this letter to her son letting him know how much he means to her. She talks about the troubles, joys, and hardships she faces daily. But more importantly how much he means to her and the impact he has had in her life. It touched my heart and I know that it will touch yours! To read the letter, please click on the following link: http://tiny.cc/308zn

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Gluten Free Foods

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I found this site where parents can order gluten free foods! If you’re always on the run or want to make a quick meal, this is a great option for you. Glutenfree.com offers all sorts of ingredients that are gluten free; from pastas, soups, and even cookies, they have it all. If you’re in the mood for cooking, they also have great recipes for you to follow. But remember, it’s not gluten free unless all the ingredients are gluten free! To read more about glutenfree.com please visit the following website: http://www.glutenfree.com/index.cfm

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