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26 Communication Strategies for Children with Special Needs

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 In the course of making research about  children with special needs , i have been able to come up with  some pointers for communicating with students who have intellectual, visual, physical, or hearing disabilities. I will like to share these tips not only to special education teachers, but also to parents and the general public. It is interesting to note the line of thought when using the word "challenges" instead of "disabilities" from the perspective of inclusion (which preaches the appreciation of difference: we are all different). They use the terms "intellectual challenges" or "visual challenges" instead of "intellectual impairment" or "visual impairment". This interpretation is superb. We all face challenges, roadblocks, difficulties, and barriers. That is what distinguishes us as humans. The translation is as follows: When describing a child with special needs, remember to include the child's personality before th...

chidren and stress management

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    Chapter 1 Often we don't even manage to eat breakfast in peace. At work, we catch up, answer phone calls and e-mails, solve problems, and try to complete as many tasks as possible that day. In the afternoon, we are in a hurry again - for activities or errands, to the store, to pick up the children, to cook and clean, and at the same time to help with homework... During the day, we hardly take time for ourselves, but in the evening we are already thinking about the next day and all the tasks that follow. Do you know this scenario? Then you belong to those who experience stress all the time in modern times. There's a lot of them. And children are among them. The body is perfectly equipped to deal with dangers But not all stress is bad. We know that stress is the driver of progress - it is stressful situations that enable growth and development. In one of the studies, for example, they proved that children who are born naturally, due to the stress of childbirth, cope with pro...

behavior patterns and change in environment for special needs children

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Special needs refer to the individualized requirements of people with disabilities or chronic conditions. It is important to understand the different parts of special needs in order to provide appropriate support and services. These parts include physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and educational needs. Physical needs involve providing access to medical care and equipment that can help individuals with disabilities manage their conditions. Cognitive needs involve providing access to therapies or interventions that can help individuals with learning disabilities better comprehend information. Emotional needs involve providing support for individuals who are struggling with mental health issues such as depression or anxiety. Social needs involve connecting individuals with peers who can provide a supportive environment and help them develop relationships. Finally, educational needs involve providing access to educational resources that can help students achieve their aca...

what special needs actually means?

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This article will teach you:      What are special educational needs (sen), who are students with sen, how to identify a child with sen who lacks a diagnosis or certification, and what services are available to students with sen. I invite you to read a lengthy article in which I attempt to explain in detail and step-by-step what special educational needs are and how students with special educational needs should be treated, based on my knowledge and the literature that is currently available. I am aware from personal experience that there are still many people who are unsure about this issue. I hope that the article will allow you to systematize your knowledge in this field. With that said,    What do you mean by special educational needs?                Prof. Marta Bogdanowicz claims that students with special educational needs are those who are less able to learn than their peers, making it difficult for the...

top celebs to look out for in 2013

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Forbes Magazine has published a guest post by Zimbabwean TV personality / producer and entrepreneur Farai Gundan on the Top 13 African Celebrities to Watch in 2013. Ghana’s Sarkodie and R2bees made the cut. Check out the list Ahmen Soultan, Recording Artist, Morocco: Winner of the 2012 MTV Europe Music Awards for “Best Middle East Act” and “Best Middle East, Africa, India” and nominee for the “Best WorldWide Act”,Ahmed is a Moroccan singer artist who is considered as one of the leading artists of “Nayda,” the new Moroccan scene. In 2011, his song “Jokko” was nominated as best North African song and best African reggae song of the year. Ahmed has collaborated with American R&B recording artist, Ne-Yo on a song called “Amazing You”. He’s now working on his third album (planned for Spring 2013), for which he promises amazing collaborations. David Oyelowo, Actor, Nigeria: David Oyelowo is a British-born Nigerian actor based in the U.S. This year has been a very busy year for David...

Oscar Pistorius breaks down and wept in Court

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Oscar Pistorius breaks down and wept in CourtValentine’s day assassination: Oscar Pistorius breaks down and wept in Court Posted on Feb 15 2013 - 11:32pm by TrendsNigeria « PREVIOUS | Categorized as Features NEWS WORLD 6 Tagged as Oscar Pistorius Related Nollywood Actor Lugard Onoyemu Dies Ezeji elated by Mba’s Nations Cup goals NPC commences National Demographic, Health Survey NWC Decision Not A Good Signal For Growth — Ogun PDP Faction Oscar Pistorius wept openly in court today in South Africa as a judge charged him with the Valentine’s Day murder of his model girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp Pistorius — a double amputee track star who competed in last summer’s Olympics — held his hands over his face and sobbed as the prosecution said it would bring a charge of “premeditated murder.” The bail hearing was postponed at the request of both the prosecution and the defens...