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Speech Therapy Games and Activities
We have compiled a number web sites offering worksheets, printables, storybooks as well as websites where readers can get free newsletters and magazines. For today, we are featuring Speech Teach UK... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my webs...
Epilepsy Awareness Month
November is National Epilepsy Month in the U.S. In the Philippines, we celebrate National Epilepsy Week every first week of September. For those who want to share important information to friends... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websi...
Knowing Someone With Autism
With the rising incidence of autism around the world, it is not surprising to know a child with autism. As part of building an inclusive society, we need to let their siblings and classmates... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for...
Developing Skills Through Toys
Children learn a lot from playing. And for special needs children, it is important that they will be given the opportunity to play with a variety of toys. One of the educational information sheets by... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my we...
Confident Happy Children
Kids go to school to learn and play with friends. But what happens when they become victims of bullying or worse, if they become bullies themselves. "Confident Happy Children" is a leaflet published... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my web...
Free Educational Children's Books
You may download children's books written by Marlene Grindinger for free by visiting Kids' Castles.All of these books are written to help children understand the importance of family values, virtues,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my we...
Heart Matters
We apologize for the delay in updating our website. A family member just had heart bypass surgery. And speaking of the heart, we are reminded to have a heart-healthy lifestyle. This includes teaching... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my we...
Social Stories
Looking for social stories? Here is a list you can start with. Or you may purchase Carol Gray's The New Social Story Book : Illustrated Edition.The Beattie Center for Children with Autism Social... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websi...
Fragile X Awareness Day
July 22 is Fragile X Awareness Day in the U.S. and Australia. Fragile X Syndrome is the most common known cause of intellectual and developmental disability that can be inherited.Physical and... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website fo...
Positive Solutions for Families
For those looking for evidence-based, effective strategies for children with challenging behaviors, this brochure is for you. Click on the image to download brochureThis four-page brochure provides... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my webs...
Autism Coloring Book
A number of children with autism have very good artistic abilities. Kevin Carlson reminds us that we should foster this strength.Autism Coloring Book was written by children's writer Richard Carlson... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my web...
Coloring Book for Friends of Children with Cancer
Here is a wonderful educational material created for kids who know a child with cancer. Click on the image to download coloring bookSammie's New Mask: A Coloring Book for Friends of Children with... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websit...
Guide to Games and Activities
For today, we are featuring one publication of Barnardos --- Ireland’s leading children’s charity. Have fun!Click on the image to download bookletThis booklet is filled with tips on simple games to... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my ...
Audio Books for Children
The use of audio books was included in R. Kirchner’s article at Education.com titled “Reading Tips for Children with Dyslexia.”Books on tape have been around for years, but they can be a great tool... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit m...
Children's Health and the Environment
Every now and then, we read articles or research studies such as "Even Low Lead Exposure Linked To ADHD" and "Autism Risk Linked To Distance From Power Plants, Other Mercury-releasing Sources." A... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websit...
Understanding and Responding to Children’s Needs in Inclusive Classrooms
Understanding and Responding to Children’s Needs in Inclusive Classrooms. A Guide for Teachers is a must-read for educators handling students with special needs.A teacher’s job is not easy. You may... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my ...
Building Blocks of Reading and Writing
Reading and writing are very important skills children need to develop and a lot of times, occupational therapists receive referrals due to difficulties in these areas. Featured below is on the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website ...
Importance of Adequate Nighttime Sleep
If your child shows excessive daytime sleepiness such that it interferes with his/ her ability to pay attention, learn in school, and perform well in after-school activities, then he/ she may not be... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my web...
Physical Activities for Children
It's summer time on this side of the world. Here is a valuable resource on physical activities for children. Click on the image to download family guide.For more publications from Public Health... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website ...
Visual Supports for Special Needs Children
The following websites we are featuring today will help us learn more about visual supports and/or visual strategies for special needs children especially children with autism spectrum disorder... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website ...
Babies Learn to Talk at an Amazing Rate
Here is a one page handout by the FIRST WORDS Project delineating language and communication milestones from 9 to 24 months of age in 3 month intervals. It was designed it to be given to parents and... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my web...
Bright Futures Activity Book
How often do we talk to children about nutrition, fitness, self-expression, safety, and oral health? We can begin now as we've found a great way to teach young children about health and safety.Bright... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my we...
Occupational Therapy Accommodations for the Classroom
We are pleased to present to you this handbook titled "Occupational Therapy Accommodations for the Classroom." As written in the introduction, this handbook was originally developed for by the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website ...
Epilepsy and Learning
As we have been referred a number of children with epilepsy having learning difficulties, we want to share this Teacher’s Information Booklet titled "The ABC‘s of Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders in... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my w...
Helping the Student With ADHD in the Classroom: Information for Teachers
Helping the Student With ADHD in the Classroom (Brock, 2002) is a free publication by the US National Association of School Psychologists. Quoted below is an excerpt of specific strategies that can... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my webs...
Promoting Early Literacy
In the US, Reach Out and Read (ROR), a national non-profit organization, promotes early literacy by giving new books to children and advice to parents about the importance of reading aloud in... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website f...
Right Under My Nose: A Book for Children with Spina Bifida
Spina Bifida literally means “split spine” and it happens when a baby is in the womb and the spinal column does not close all of the way (Spina Bifida Association, 2008). Right Under My Nose was... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my w...
Birth Defects Prevention Month
January is Birth Defects Prevention Month in the US. Materials have been developed by the Education and Outreach Committee of the National Birth Defects Prevention Network. In the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my webs...
Supporting a Friend or Relative
Life is a journey of ups and downs and a good friend helps us weather the storm. How then can we help and show our support to a friend who has a child with Down Syndrome or cerebral palsy? Here are... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my we...
Accommodations for Students with Motor Coordination Difficulties
CanChild is an international leader in the field of childhood disability research. They have a number of research and resources related to children and youth with Developmental Coordination Disorder... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my we...
