Comments for Special Ed Classroom

Comment on Getting Ready by Maribel

Maribel — Sat, 01 May 2010 15:20:24 +0000

As a parent, I do think that it is especially vital for a special education teachers to be organized especially at the start of the school. Being prepared will help maintain a more stucture and organized start.

Comment on Full potential by Maribel

Maribel — Sat, 01 May 2010 14:57:16 +0000

I agree with Cynthia; we need to focus onn the positive things rather than negative. Special ed. teachers are inspiring individuals to others especially those who are interested in working with students with special needs. They help our students reach to their potential. Lets be thankful for those who are passionate about what they do.

Comment on ADHD by Adam Herro

Adam Herro — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 08:20:46 +0000

This video provided a neat and quick intro to ADHD. I always presumed ADHD was over diagnosed instead of under diagnosed, but I guess there is a large spectrum of which children can fit into. It’s also interesting to learn that the use of prescribed drugs for ADHD has decreased the later use and abuse of illicit drugs and alcohol. I would like to learn more about some of the behavioral techniques used to treat ADHD. I wonder how old this video is and how dated its information is. I’ve heard of children having trouble getting off Ritalin once they become adults. Does anyone know how difficult such a transition normal is? I assume it varies from person to person.

Comment on Full potential by Adam Herro

Adam Herro — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 08:13:07 +0000

Education appears to be full of politics which often interferes with the teachers doing their job. I imagine it is even more trying with special ed teachers because the children they work with need that special attention and care. Special education teachers have a goal to help these kids reach their full potential and it is a difficult task on its own minus all the business odds and ends. It takes a special kind of person and I commend their work.

Comment on World Autism Awareness Day is April 2nd by Adam Herro

Adam Herro — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 07:57:35 +0000

On April 2nd HBO premiered their documentary “A Mother’s Courage: Talking Back to Autism”. This film documents an Icelandic mother and her non-verbal autistic son and their journey to America to find suitable treatment, ultimately ending up at the Halo clinic in Houston, TX. Focusing more on the treatments of autism, this film may be helpful for any parent looking for new avenues of care for their autistic child. Check your local listings for the next broadcast or order a copy of HBO’s website. It is a very informative and moving film.

Comment on Getting Ready by Adam Herro

Adam Herro — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 07:50:15 +0000

Having never been in the teaching environment, I can only imagine how crazy the bus drop off zone may be. Being prepared sounds like the best way to reduce the stresses of the first day back. Even though it sounds like a lot of work, it is best to read all the IEP files and become familiar with each child. I don’t think it has to skew your perception of the child before the first day. We can still work on entering with an open mind.

Comment on Autism- symptoms and Behavior by Adam Herro

Adam Herro — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 07:38:42 +0000

Another film that documents many of the behavioral aspects this short film touches on is “Autism: The Musical”. The film follows a group of autistic children putting on a musical about autism. The film is more about the children and their families, using the musical project as avenue to learn more about each child. The film follows a spectrum of autistic children from aspergers to non-verbal while paying particular attention to autism’s effects on the family unit. It is a moving portrayal of this disability.

Comment on Social Skills by Adam Herro

Adam Herro — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 07:28:59 +0000

I agree with everyone, some demonstrative pictures would have been helpful. Nevertheless, the clip provides a neat checklist of active signs to look for in your child at different points in their development. Such information could be crucial for early intervention, which is key for Autism treatment. If I were a parent I would definitely watch for these tell-tale signs.

Comment on Tele-Health program for Autism by Adam Herro

Adam Herro — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 07:19:50 +0000

I think this is a fantastic idea for children with autism who live in rural areas. We tend to take our access to specialized care for granted when we live in a bigger city. Once the research phase is complete, I wonder how affordable such a service would be for a family. Having daily and immediate access to a specialist would appear to be quite expensive. Hopefully they can find an affordable way to help our these families in need. Nevertheless, I think this program will have great success as it helps to teach the child in the comfort and familiarity of their own home.

Comment on World Autism Awareness Day is April 2nd by Sana

Sana — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 05:52:29 +0000

I just found out that April is Autism awareness month,,and I tried to help by donating some funds that may help these special children.. I an so glad that people are caring more for Autism and trying to help because they are more aware of it and know how they can help

Comment on Autism- symptoms and Behavior by Sana

Sana — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 05:49:27 +0000

It’s good to be aware of Autism, and know the symptoms and how they behave so we can understand these special learners and know how we can help them feel close and more connected to other people

Comment on Are Vaccines responsible for Autism? by Sana

Sana — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 05:43:00 +0000

In my opinion, it’s very important to explore more to find the cause of Autism to help us discover the way to cure it and help minimize the number of people being diagnosed with it. It’s great that the government is funding the research of Autism to stop assuming the cause of it and try to reach to the truth behind it and make the people more aware of it and how to help

Comment on Memory Deficits by Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 03:31:48 +0000

Im really glad that this article is posted because I am planning to be a special educator and I am now more aware and prepared to meet people with memory deficits whereas before i was terrified and uncertain how i should act.

Comment on RTI Workshops by Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 03:21:40 +0000

I got a job offer to tutor an autistic kid. would you recommend me going to Solution Tree first and learn materials and then start teaching this kid?

Comment on Picture Schedule by Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 03:15:12 +0000

What are some other ways of acquiring functional communication?