Five Things Parents Need to Know About Inclusive Education

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This article is intended to give parents (and educators) of special needs children a brief overview of inclusive education.  Inclusive Education is a term used in school systems that is surrounded by an air of myths and misunderstandings. By clarifying its meaning and intent, parents of special needs children will have knowledge.  And, with knowledge, [...]

Best of the Best, Edition 3: School Issues

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Welcome to Best of the Best (BoB), Edition 3. The topic is school issues as they relate to invisible special needs. A total of 30 bloggers submitted posts this month. These bloggers have shared an incredible array of information addressing a multitude of school issues. Categorizing these posts was definitely a challenge. The posts have [...]

Ask OJTA: How do you support students with autism in the inclusive classroom?

Paula Kluth, Ph.D., is one of today’s most popular and respected experts on autism and inclusive education. Kluth suggests: 1) Learn about the learner FROM the learner 2) Teach to fascinations3) Get Them Talking4) Give Choices5) Consider Handwriting Alternatives6) Help with Organizing7) Support Transitions Create a Comfortable Classroom9) Take a Break10) Include Click here for [...]

Expert Tiffany Wilson Reports…Including Students with Disabilities in Typical Classrooms

by Tiffany Wilson, MA, Education Specialist, BICM It is possible to fully include students with disabilities into typical classrooms with the correct services and supports. I have had the pleasure if including students of all functioning levels in classrooms with their typical peers. When supporting students with autism and other developmental disabilities in typical (general education) [...]

Meet the Expert: Education Specialist for Inclusive Opportunities

Tiffany Wilson, MA, Education Specialist, BICM is the Program Director of Creating Inclusive Opportunities (CIO). CIO is an organization that supports individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities to acquire the necessary skills needed to succeed in inclusive home, school and community environments along side of individuals who are typically developing. By teaching individuals to [...]

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