http://specialed.about.com/ Special Education http://specialed.about.com/b/2008/07/01/the-purpose-for-most-behavior-is.htm Believe it or not, most behavior is for attention. All too often, we respond to the inappropriate behavior without giving attention to the root cause for the behavior. Typically,... http://specialed.about.com/b/2008/07/01/the-purpose-for-most-behavior-is.htm 2008-07-01T08:42:15Z http://specialed.about.com/b/2008/06/29/some-great-finds.htm With summer here, I have more time to surf the internet and share the great gems I've found. First of all, here is a 'create and customize calendar' that will... http://specialed.about.com/b/2008/06/29/some-great-finds.htm 2008-06-29T07:27:59Z http://specialed.about.com/b/2008/06/27/autistic-toddler-kicked-off-plane.htm This mom got no sympathy from the flight crew as she tried to calm her autistic two and a half year old autistic son down. Provoked by the crew and... http://specialed.about.com/b/2008/06/27/autistic-toddler-kicked-off-plane.htm 2008-06-27T08:06:30Z http://specialed.about.com/b/2008/06/21/adhd-to-medicate-or-not.htm Approximately 2.5 million individuals have taken some form of drug for ADHD/ADD. For many, the drugs enable the child to realize great improvements, unfortunately for others, the side effects often... http://specialed.about.com/b/2008/06/21/adhd-to-medicate-or-not.htm 2008-06-21T08:11:37Z http://specialed.about.com/b/2008/06/18/extended-school-year-services-esy.htm A number of people are under the impression that ESY and Summer School are one and the same. However, this is not true. ESY support has a very specific criteria... http://specialed.about.com/b/2008/06/18/extended-school-year-services-esy.htm 2008-06-18T07:27:12Z http://specialed.about.com/b/2008/06/14/diagnosing-learning-disabilities.htm My colleague Ann (Learning Disabilities Guide) provides excellent advice on how learning disabilities (LD) are diagnosed. If you suspect your child has a learning disability or if your child is... http://specialed.about.com/b/2008/06/14/diagnosing-learning-disabilities.htm 2008-06-14T08:41:14Z http://specialed.about.com/b/2008/06/11/say-no-to-st-johns-wort-for-adhd.htm Although I much prefer a natural path route for many things, I also pay close attention to what the research says. Although many parents have used the herbal remedy as... http://specialed.about.com/b/2008/06/11/say-no-to-st-johns-wort-for-adhd.htm 2008-06-11T20:02:24Z http://specialed.about.com/b/2008/06/07/fathers-day-fun.htm Father's Day is right around the corner, so why not use the special day to promote learning? Children can brainstorm all the different ways they're like dad and all the... http://specialed.about.com/b/2008/06/07/fathers-day-fun.htm 2008-06-07T08:14:18Z http://specialed.about.com/b/2008/06/04/recorded-books-k-12-contest.htm The Recorded Books Playaway, a small, hand-held digital player, is making headway with students. Each player comes pre-loaded with one audiobook, so no equipment is necessary. Pairing Playaways with print books... http://specialed.about.com/b/2008/06/04/recorded-books-k-12-contest.htm 2008-06-04T22:23:07Z http://specialed.about.com/b/2008/05/31/new-drug-trial-for-adhd-symptoms.htm Parents of chidren with Attention Deficit Hyper Disorder (ADHD/ADD) haven't been completely impressed with the types of medications available to treat the symptoms of ADHD and ADD. However, depending on... http://specialed.about.com/b/2008/05/31/new-drug-trial-for-adhd-symptoms.htm 2008-05-31T08:56:43Z