Diseases like Polio are less common today. Nevertheless, such diseases are very dreadful as they are difficult to treat and give a lot of life-long problems to people suffering from such problems.
This book focuses on definitions and teaching insights for five special needs populations that benefit from hands-on involvement with art: Substance Abusers in Recovery, At-Risk Youth, Adults with... More > Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Aging Adults, and Preschool Children. The term 'special needs populations' refers to groups of people whose needs are not fully addressed by traditional means. Each of these populations is unique in that they require different approaches to the art workshop experience to achieve the most benefit for the individuals. These teaching insights are based on the author’s personal experience. The information shared in this book targets fellow Art Facilitators and Teaching Artists with the intent to inspire the development of appropriate and effective lesson plans for the special needs populations to whom they serve.< Less
Parents just need to be open to the idea of having fun and communicating with their child in a new and different way.
The Book explains how to transform ordinary everyday movements into Dance. There... More > is help in building lesson plans and suggestions for musical choices and props.
This is an approach to improved Wellbeing which does not involve drugs of any kind and which may well help your Child who has Special Needs or Disabilities.< Less
In 2008 I finished a manual that I use to train teachers and parents regarding working together for the benefit of our children on the Autism Spectrum. In 2010 I was asked to speak at a Leadership... More > Retreat regarding Special Needs in the church and teamwork. This book is a manual, a starting point to help churches navigate special needs within their church. What that looks like and what must happen. When I pondered writing this, I sat back and thought about what it is that I desire most as a parent, professional and the wife of a pastor in the smaller church when it comes to special needs? Three things came to mind and it is truly amazing how they actually link together and UNIFY. From experience with our own son who has Autism and the wife of a pastor, I can honestly say I have seen this work and open doors to a group of families who often times feel they have nowhere to go for support, encouragement and acceptance.< Less
In 2008 I finished a manual that I use to train teachers and parents regarding working together for the benefit of our children on the Autism Spectrum. In 2010 I was asked to speak at a Leadership... More > Retreat regarding Special Needs in the church and teamwork. This book is a manual, a starting point to help churches navigate special needs within their church. What that looks like and what must happen. When I pondered writing this, I sat back and thought about what it is that I desire most as a parent, professional and the wife of a pastor in the smaller church when it comes to special needs? Three things came to mind and it is truly amazing how they actually link together and UNIFY. From experience with our own son who has Autism and the wife of a pastor, I can honestly say I have seen this work and open doors to a group of families who often times feel they have nowhere to go for support, encouragement and acceptance.< Less
Do you have that "Special Player" that you need to get shots. You know you must get this player shots but guess what --- so does your opponent. Use these Special Plays to get that Special... More > Player the shots. See defenses frustrated, points on the board and fans that think your are a master of the game.< Less
“Parenting Adult Special Needs” is a collection of daily blog posts chronicling our family’s process as our special needs daughter turned 21 and “aged out” of her school... More > system. It’s all here: our steps, missteps, failings, successes, emotional highs and lows, bureaucratic bumblings and staff saves. The series of posts that became this book were an outgrowth of my professional blogging as a couples psychotherapist and conversations with friends and colleagues. One, a journalist, proffered, “This is a story that nobody is telling.” My hope is that by extending my hand to you and guiding you through the pages of our family’s journey, you will feel less alone; that perhaps something in the pattern of our footsteps will offer guidance in your family’s quest to find a safe and satisfying adulthood for your special needs child. The book includes illustrations by our daughter and an extensive list of post-secondary and other resources for parents of special needs children.< Less
10 HOUR / 1.0 CEU ___ Child Care Training Course for helping child care program teachers, administrators and directors improve their abilities to use play techniques to identify special needs,... More > including motor delays or vision or hearing impairments. Teachers will learn strategies for engaging children with play, how to set up centers with unstructured play, and ideas for adapting play to children with special needs.< Less
10 HOUR / 1.0 CEU ___ Child Care Training Course for helping child care program teachers, administrators and directors improve their abilities to use play techniques to identify special needs,... More > including motor delays or vision or hearing impairments. Teachers will learn strategies for engaging children with play, how to set up centers with unstructured play, and ideas for adapting play to children with special needs.< Less
