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The Benefits of Reading Everyday ( Make Learning a Fun Experience for your Special Child )

August 11, 2020August 10, 2020 by Marita

You and l know that love for reading starts early during childhood. We, parents are the ones who need to inculcate in our children the beautiful habit of reading. Even for our special kids, this habit of daily reading could be cultivated early on. Exploring books together with your special kid is one of the …

Dealing with Students with Emotional Behavior Disorder in the Classroom

August 8, 2020July 17, 2020 by Marita

Author: Teacher Rica Rubas ( K-12 Special Education Teacher ) In my 8 years as a Special Education teacher, I have encountered several students with Emotional Behavior Disorder ( EBD ) and dealing with them in the classroom is a consistent struggle. Lots of patience and understanding is an understatement. Only one student with …

Back to School Checklist for Moms ( and Dads ) – What to Buy and Prepare for your Child with Special Needs

July 24, 2020July 7, 2020 by Marita

With the pandemic still in our midst, we parents are still not sure if our kids will be going back to school come September. In other parts of the world, school has began, but the kids are still in their homes doing online classes or modular ones. Nevertheless, we parents just need to be ready. …

How to Prepare for Camping with a Special Child ( Summer Escapade Galore!! )

August 8, 2020July 3, 2020 by Marita

I know, we have been planning for our summer get away, but with the pandemic still around, it’s kind of scary to go anywhere and ride the plane. At least, we are slowly going back to normal activities, although we still have to strictly wash our hands and practice social distancing. So, let’s just go …

How to Tell if your Child has Autism( Look for the Common Signs )

July 18, 2020July 1, 2020 by Marita

Parents are so excited of their kid’s milestones. Especially if he is the first child or the first ever grandchild. The family would even excitedly record the first steps, the first words and even the first time that he goes to school. At certain times however, parents notice something different or something not going the …

Is Music Therapeutic? Know the Benefits for your Child with Special Needs

August 8, 2020June 15, 2020 by Marita

With or without musical talent, your special child can benefit from music therapy. I should know. Pangga, my sister with Down syndrome who passed away a few years back, loved to sing. She had a good voice. She could follow the notes and the rhythm to the beat. Because Pangga never learned how to read, …

Special Needs Homeschool ( Can My Child Learn? )

August 8, 2020June 13, 2020 by Marita

Of course, we know that our children with special needs have struggles with learning. But it doesn’t stop us, parents to dream for them to finish school and to be productive citizens of our community in the years to come. I know you have fears of them being bullied in school for not being able …

Hearing Impairment in Children ( Signs and Finding Help )

June 7, 2020June 5, 2020 by Marita

I love listening to music. It soothes my nerves. It makes me happy and want to dance. I love talking to my family and friends. I can share with them my worries or my excitement. I’m lucky and most of us I’m sure, because our sense of hearing is 100% okay. For some parents though, …

Toys Special Needs Children Will Love ( Recommended by Experts )

June 4, 2020June 4, 2020 by Marita

Like all children, our special kids love to have fun. Hearing their giggles and laughter uplifts us- parents, caregivers, and even their teachers. Choosing toys special needs children will love should be prioritized, especially if they are recommended by therapists. Playing the right toys, aside from giving them fun, promotes the enhancement of social skills …

Help for Children with Learning Disabilities…Your Role as Parents

June 3, 2020May 27, 2020 by Marita

Do you agree when they say ” Parents are the best teachers of their kids?” I do! Our kids learn almost everything from us the first time around. But of course, we cannot underestimate the help that teachers do in regular school and in the Special Education setting. It is really vital that even if …

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