How can parents schedule their days to have quality time alone with the child who DOES NOT have special needs? How do you give the much needed attention to siblings who do not have special needs? It is a very difficult position for both parents and siblings. What can these parents do? This was my
“We have good days and bad days just like everyone else!” tweeted a mom in our Coffee Klatch Tweetchat. Our topic was, “Different is not less! Special Needs children can have a quality life – it may not look like everyone else’s and it may not look how you originally envision it, but it can
I have written in previous posts about the importance of sleep for children and teens. In those posts I mentioned the use of melatonin. Melatonin is a hormone that helps regulate sleep. The Medical News Today site says, “Melatonin is a naturally occurring compound found in humans, animals, microbes and plants. In animals and humans,
We had a wonderful Coffee Klatch Tweetchat again this week! I appreciate the parents who join us with great questions and helpful tips. Our topic was,” Do you use a Sensory box? What do you put in a sensory box? Why do some individuals NEED items to bite, chew and fidget? How can we help
Teaching in inclusive classrooms is very challenging. Being a substitute teacher (supply teacher) in one is even more difficult. Working as a substitute teacher in a special education classroom is a demanding but stimulating task also. The school administrator and regular teacher can do a lot to make the transition to a substitute teacher go
