Accessibility is the practice of making your websites usable by as many people as possible. We traditionally think of this as being about people with disabilities, but the practice of making sites accessible also benefits other groups such as those using mobile devices, or those with slow network connections...
ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS WITH AUTISM
For children who are interested in sensory-based play or whose level of engagement and participation improves when there is a sensory component to the activity, these fun sensory art ideas will be a huge hit at home...
5 Good Career Choices for People with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Many autistic children find great comfort in the company of a furry companion, and the animal often offers the child a point of focus that allows them to stay calm and function better. This can make a career devoted to animals an excellent choice for adults with autism...
The things every child with autism wishes you knew
If I can’t talk or express my thoughts and feelings I can become very frustrated, sad and angry. People see my behavior as difficult, naughty or deliberately challenging – but it’s likely to be my way of communicating. Don’t exacerbate these outbursts, help me say...
Jobs for people with Down syndrome
Many major brands go out of their way to hire people with Down syndrome including Lowes, Ikea, Walgreens and Stop and Shop. For more information on employment opportunities in your area, get in touch with your local community support groups...
The Use of Technology In Special Education
There are many ways of how technology can help students with special needs. For example, some kinds of disabilities don’t allow students to use handwritten text that is an integral part of "traditional" education. Using technical tools intended for...
What is mental health
Looking after mental health can preserve a person’s ability to enjoy life. Doing this involves reaching a balance between life activities, responsibilities, and efforts to achieve psychological resilience...
12 Tips for Raising Confident Kids
Show your love. Let your child know you love him no matter what. Win or lose the big game, good grades or bad. Even when you’re mad at him. Making sure your child knows that you think he’s great — and not just when he does great things...
Common mental health disorders
They may experience excessive anxiety on encountering everyday situations that do not present a direct danger, such as chores or keeping appointments. A person with GAD may sometimes feel anxiety with no trigger at all...
Meaning and types of Behavioral therapy
What Is Behavioral Therapy? Behavioral therapy is a term used to describe a broad range of techniques used to change maladaptive behaviors. The goal is to reinforce desirable behaviors and eliminate unwanted ones. Behavioral therapy is rooted in the principles of behaviorism, a school of thought focused on the idea that we learn from our environ...