He doesn’t look autistic!
As a special educator, every classroom visit teaches me something new. Some lessons come from books, some from teachers, and some from children themselves. This is the story of one such child who reminded me why observation, understanding, and early intervention are so important in inclusive education. A simple Classroom Activity I had recently joined […]
Various Types of Prompting: A Child Required
Prompting is a way to help students learn and practice a new skill. We usually use prompts when a student has a hard time following an instruction on their own. Prompts are also great for “errorless learning.” This means giving the student enough help so they get the answer right on the first try. When […]
Individual Education Programme (IEP)
The Individualized Educational Programme (IEP) is specially designed to meet the unique educational and training needs of each child. Since no two children with intellectual disabilities have the same abilities, limitations, or learning requirements, individualized planning becomes essential. Many children may also require support from multiple disciplines such as special education, speech therapy, audiology, psychology, […]
Pre-Braille Skills for Kids
Pre-Braille skills are the foundational readiness skills that children need before they begin learning Braille reading and writing. These skills involve the development of tactile sensitivity, finger strength and coordination, hand movement, spatial and concept understanding, as well as attention, memory, and listening abilities. They enable the child to use their fingers efficiently, explore and […]