Posted in A Teacher of the Strong, Advocacy for Inclusion, Aspergers, Assessment, Autism, Behavioural Needs, Books, Characters, Charities, Chronic Health, Deaf Blind, Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Diagnose, Diagnosis, Doctor, Emotional, Extended Family, Family, Health Issues, I am a Teacher of the Strong, Inclusion, Language Arts, Learning English, Mental Illness, Moments that Make You Smile, My Reflections, Occupational Therapy, Organizations, People, Physical, Physical Dependent, Physical Disabilities, Physical Education, Physiotherapist, Psychologist, Reading, Research, Researchers, Resources, Science, Social Services, Social Studies, Special Education Assistant, Special Needs Categories, Special Needs Teacher, Speech and Language Therapist, Spelling, Teacher, Tourette's Syndrome, Working Together: Professionals and Family, tagged ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Assessment, Autism, behaviour, Behavioural Needs, research, researchers, resource, Resources, special needs on January 25, 2013| Leave a Comment »
The chain of articles that have recently come across my path are all of an interesting nature:
1) An article about curing Autism:
http://healthland.time.com/2013/01/22/new-study-suggests-autism-can-be-outgrown/
2) An article about bully proofing individuals with Autism:
http://www.autismfile.com/living-with-autism/bully-proof-your-child#.UP8rFWQu7V1.twitter
3) An article about the high rates of ADHD diagnoses:
http://healthland.time.com/2013/01/22/adhd-diagnoses-continue-to-climb/
Posted in Advocacy for Inclusion, Aspergers, Assessment, Autism, Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS), Behavioural Needs, Chronic Health, Diagnose, Diagnosis, Doctor, Emotional, Family, Health Issues, Mental, Mental Illness, Reading, Research, Researchers, Resources, Science, Teacher, tagged A Teacher of the Strong, advocacy, Aspergers, Autism, autism buddy, Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS), Autism Research Institute, Autism Society of BC, Autism Speaks, Behavioural Needs, research, researchers, resource, Resources on December 13, 2012| Leave a Comment »
On a morning stroll, we came across this house and its owner's boat which obviously seems to be living up to it's name… 'For Keeps'. The scene and all it's collection of 'stuff' everywhere seemed to echo a sober heartache of past memories.
There was a time when individuals with Autism were neglected and 'overgrown' stereotypes trapped them in a socially isolated world. Well, times have changed and continue to change. Research has been conducted in Europe where a specific medication has shown potential in 'aiding' individuals with Autism to be more social. This might be a drug that will literally be a positive 'For Keeps' opportunity. Click on the link below to read more about this fascinating research:
Posted in Advocacy for Inclusion, Assessment, Behavioural Needs, Diagnose, Diagnosis, Doctor, Health Issues, Inclusion, Research, Researchers, tagged abuse, activities, ADD, ADHD, advocacy, crime, medication, research, researchers, resource, Resources on November 22, 2012| Leave a Comment »
The other day, I was driving through the rural city of Aldergrove, British Columbia and I drove pass the Bates Hotel. It made me take a second look. It was a movie set for the new Psycho Movie with Sir Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren and Scarlett Johansson. It's the famous crime scene!
Which brings me to the new study about ADHD, crime and medication. The study seem to suggest that individuals with ADHD with pass criminal activity once on medication lowered their criminal activity. To read more click on the link below…
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How Art can express things in our heart when we are speechless!
There is a wonderful program called Art Therapy that allows individuals to express themselves through mediums of Art. When I was working in England I had the opportunity to talk to an Art Therapist. It was transforming and gave me a new perspective into the importance of Art. To read more on this fabulous expression check out the follow link:
Posted in Advocacy for Inclusion, Assessment, Behavioural Needs, Chronic Health, Counsellor, Diagnose, Diagnosis, Doctor, Emotional, Extended Family, Family Ties, Health Issues, Inspirational Moments, Moments that Make You Smile, Research, Researchers, Resources, Special Education Assistant, Special Needs Categories, Special Needs Teacher, Speech and Language Therapist, Teacher, Tourette's Syndrome, tagged behaviour, Behavioural Needs, charity, research, researchers, resource, Resources, Teacher, Teachers, Tourette syndrome, Tourette's, website on April 26, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Ever wondered if there was a network for individuals who have Tourette’s… Well, look no longer:
This website is amazing! It truly acknowledges the need and support to speak-up and advocate for individuals with Tourettes.
Check the website out and explore what life is like with Tourette’s.
Posted in Advocacy for Inclusion, Autism, Behavioural Needs, Diagnosis, Extended Family, Family Ties, Health Issues, Inspirational Moments, Intellectual Disabilities, Moments that Make You Smile, Research, Researchers, Special Needs Teacher, Teacher, Working Together: Professionals and Family, tagged ability, America, American, American children, ASD, Aspergers, attachment, Autism, autism buddy, Autism Research Institute, Autism Speaks, behaviour, Behavioural Needs, boys, child, children, Disability, Family Ties, friend, learning, learning disability, research, researchers, resource, Resources, school, senses, sensory, special education, Teacher, Teachers, Treatment on April 21, 2012| Leave a Comment »
BBC has a feature documentary on parents and their children who have Autism. I have yet to watch the program, but it looks like a fair exploratory program. On a side note if you live outside of the UK, download the free ExpatShield software and then you can watch this UK program on BBC iplayer. To read about this insightful program click on the following link http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-17755247.
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I saw this old play pony in a playground the other day. It was a classic little beauty but needed so much tender loving care. Seems like some children I work with need that kind of care too. They are stuck. Not going anywhere.
Well, I came across an Australian educational psychologist blog which I found inspirational and exciting. Maybe the little ponies in our lives might start to move with a little bit of inspiration from our Australian colleague.
http://www.schoolpsychologyblog.com/
Posted in Advocacy for Inclusion, Autism, Behavioural Needs, Books, Charities, Gifted, Health Issues, Inspirational Moments, Intellectual Disabilities, Language Arts, Learning English, Mental, My Reflections, Physical Dependent, Reading, Research, Social, Spelling, Subjects, Technology, Website Educational Games, tagged Anti-Bullying Week, Bullying, Resources on November 17, 2010| Leave a Comment »
It’s Anti-Bullying Week in the United Kingdom … so with that there are lots of resources. Sadly, as we know that individuals with Special Needs can be vulnerable to bullying. Here are some resources to equip anyone who would like information on bullying prevention:
http://www.antibullyingweek.co.uk
http://www.futurelinkpublishing.co.uk/publish/publications/bullying.html
http://www.actionwork.com/bullyingresources.html
http://www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/get_involved/anti-bullying_week.aspx
http://www2.beatbullying.org/abw2010/
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Currently, I am living in the United Kingdom temporarily while my husband has work here. I used to work in the England as a Special Needs teacher and attended a wonderful Special Needs conference a couple of years ago. I thought I would explore the web to see if the Special Needs London conference was still happening… to my surprise it’s upcoming in October. Click HERE to get into the website. The website has all the exhibitions that will be presented at the show. I found the list overwhelming but at the same time heart-warming to think that there are so many resources out there for individuals with special needs and I don’t even know half of them! The question is… Where do I begin? Well, I just started exploring the different websites and was amazed at the plethora of stuff out there. Some of the resources even gave me ideas on how I could make my own resources or ‘tweak’ ones I already have. So if you have sometime look into the various websites or even go to conference… I am sure you won’t be disappointed.
Notes from a Special Needs Teacher
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