Special Education Needs

What Is Special Education Needs (SEN)

What Is Special Education Needs (SEN) SEN stands for Special Education Needs. It is a broad term that refers to the special educational needs for a child with disability or difficulty. Such children may have diverse learning needs and varying capabilities and the SEN program helps them to maximise their potential within the given educational …

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Autism Series XIII: The Power of Making Choices

Autism Series XIII: The Power of Making Choices Improved social skills and behaviors, Each one of us regularly makes choices throughout a day. Children with delays and those within the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) may find it difficult to indicate their choices (due to the inability to communicate effectively) or may not be able to …

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Echolalia, What is it? What can you do?

Echolalia, What is it? What can you do? Echolalia is where in a child repeats or imitates what he/she hears. It is a form of verbal imitation. For example, when asked, “do you want water?”, the child says “want water” instead of “yes/no”. Sometimes children may immediately repeat what they hear, but in some instances …

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Autism Series XI: The Power of ‘Preparation’ (Part 2)

Autism Series XI: The Power of ‘Preparation’ (Part 2) The Power of ‘Preparation’-  Preparation is a very strong tool that can assist an individual / a child with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) to manage the ever-changing scenarios in life – be it during a session, daily life or even school. Preparation can be done in …

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Autism Series IX: Keeping A Routine

Autism Series IX: Keeping A Routine

Autism Series IX: Keeping A Routine Autism Spectrum Disorder – A child with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) / Autism will be able to perform much better and be much calmer when his / her day is structured and has a routine. In other words, it simply means a person with Autism has a unique nervous …

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What to Look for When Choosing Early Intervention

Autism Series VI: What to Look for When Choosing Early Intervention

Autism Series VI: What to Look for When Choosing Early Intervention Scientists and research tell us that Early Intervention (EI) provides the best long-term benefits for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). There are a variety of approaches and methods of intervention available for parents of kids with ASD to choose from. Intervention, in this …

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How to Search For Relevant Information Online

Autism Series V: How to Search For Relevant Information Online

Autism Series V: How to Search For Relevant Information Online Online search – There is no denying that the internet holds tremendous amounts of information across a variety of topics. In this tech-savvy era, answers to any query – big or small – is first searched online. Therefore, it is natural for parents and families …

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Spectrum Of Hope - Appu

Spectrum Of Hope – Appu

Spectrum Of Hope – Appu “Understanding is the first step to acceptance, and only with acceptance can there be recovery.” -J.K.Rowling This is an inspiring story of Appu the ‘warrior’ as his father rightly describes him! What makes this child special is not being on the Autism Spectrum disorder, but his uncompromising fighting spirit against …

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