Disability

7 12, 2017

Positive Emotions: Helping a Teen with LD Cope Better with Stress

kristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-23T14:29:25-05:00

With mounds of homework, looming SAT tests, and worries about the future – being a teen in today’s world can be incredibly stressful. Add a learning disability (LD) to the mix, and you’ve no doubt witnessed your fair share of short fuses. You can’t eliminate stress altogether for your teen – nor would you want to. But when stress is taking too high a toll, what’s the answer? A growing body of research shows that instilling positive emotions, such as gratitude, hope, awe, and compassion, can make a big difference. Not only can it counteract the fight-or-flight stress response and improve [...]

Positive Emotions: Helping a Teen with LD Cope Better with Stresskristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-23T14:29:25-05:00

6 12, 2017

6 Tips to Help Kids With Impulsivity Issues Handle Gift Exchanges

kristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-23T14:29:36-05:00

Opening presents is supposed to be fun, not frustrating. But for kids who have trouble with impulsivity, gift exchanges can be full of potential pitfalls. Here’s what to look out for, and how you can help before the big day and in the moment. […]

6 Tips to Help Kids With Impulsivity Issues Handle Gift Exchangeskristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-23T14:29:36-05:00

6 12, 2017

7 Communication Skill Development Tips for Non-Verbal Kids

kristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-23T14:13:09-05:00

How can parents encourage them in kids with special needs who are non-verbal? The folks at Autisable asked speech experts to share their best tips for parents, and they came up with these seven suggestions. Although they are made with an eye towards kids with autism, they have value for kids with a variety of special needs. […]

7 Communication Skill Development Tips for Non-Verbal Kidskristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-23T14:13:09-05:00

23 10, 2017

Temporary Student Absences

kristina@partnerstx.org2019-05-23T16:38:05-05:00

We have been hearing from more parents about issues with schools about their child’s absences. There is a Guidance document on this topic (Temporary Absences of Children with Disabilities) on the Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) special education webpage. The Guidance document begins by addressing the recent law that allows students with autism to attend school and also leave for an appointment with a health care professional. (TEC 25.087(b-3)

Temporary Student Absenceskristina@partnerstx.org2019-05-23T16:38:05-05:00

23 10, 2017

Excerpts from the Texas Dyslexia Handbook

kristina@partnerstx.org2025-01-09T11:13:04-06:00

Chuck Noe, PRN Education Specialist, shares excerpts of interest from the Texas Dyslexia Handbook (available online at https://www.region10.org/r10website/assets/File/DHBwithtabs10214.pdf) “Texas has a long history of supporting the fundamental skill of reading. This history includes a focus on early identification and intervention for children who experience reading difficulties, including dyslexia.” and determining a student's reading and spelling abilities and difficulties “In Texas, assessment for dyslexia is conducted from kindergarten through grade 12.”(page 6) New legislation includes the following: TEC §21.044(c)(2) outlines the curriculum requirement for institutions of higher education for teacher preparation to include the characteristics of dyslexia, identification of dyslexia, and multisensory [...]

Excerpts from the Texas Dyslexia Handbookkristina@partnerstx.org2025-01-09T11:13:04-06:00

4 10, 2017

5 Common Techniques for Helping Struggling Students

Zach Hidalgo2019-10-03T10:56:23-05:00

Teachers know that students walk into their classrooms with a wide range of abilities. But teachers try to find ways to meet the needs of all students, including those with learning and attention issues. Here are five common teaching methods. 1. Differentiated Instruction With this approach, teachers change and switch around what students need to learn, how they’ll learn it, and how to get the material across to them. When a student struggles in one area, the teacher creates a plan that includes extra practice, step-by-step directions, and special homework. Find out more about differentiated instruction. 2. Scaffolding This is a [...]

5 Common Techniques for Helping Struggling StudentsZach Hidalgo2019-10-03T10:56:23-05:00

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