Special Education
Explore and share tips, strategies, and resources for supporting students with special needs.
Support for Students With Disabilities as They Head to College
A smooth transition from high school to college requires these students to understand the law and build critical self-advocacy skills.287
Students With Limited Verbal Capabilities Can Thrive in Inclusive Classrooms
With the right support, students who cannot rely on natural speech to communicate can do well in integrated classrooms.2.1k
4 Tips for a Successful Self-Contained Classroom
Co-teachers in a special education classroom focus on building a community of learners with a focus on real-world skills.479The Sensory Room: Helping Students With Autism Focus and Learn
Imagine a safe space where students with autism can go to calm their bodies and then get back to the business of learning.1M
How to Improve Distance Learning for Students With IEPs
Strategies for parental involvement and synchronous and asynchronous activities can help students with individualized education programs.15.2k
New Strategies in Special Education as Kids Learn From Home
In special education, teachers say that schedules, sensory supports, and close collaboration with families can help smooth the transition to remote learning.15.7k
5 Ways to Support Kids With ADHD During Remote Learning
Without the rules and structure of the classroom, students with ADHD are struggling. Here’s how teachers can help.6.1k
Teaching Students to Self-Advocate During Distance Learning
Teachers are finding ways to gauge students’ understanding of lessons this year, and guiding them to ask for help is a crucial piece of the puzzle.2.4kSupporting Students With Dysgraphia
While there's not a lot of research on dysgraphia yet, there are a few signs you should look out for, and some evidence-based tactics to help kids with the writing condition.15.3k
Apps for Students With Special Needs—As School Buildings Shutter
The coronavirus creates a unique challenge for students with special needs—educators share recommendations for apps to support learning at home.8.4k
Recognizing Signs of Potential Learning Disabilities in Preschool
Early intervention services can make a big difference for students who are at risk for learning disabilities. What should teachers look for?1.4k
17 Ways to Help Students With ADHD Concentrate
Teacher-tested ideas to help students quietly fidget.17.2k
The Missing Autistic Girls
In the past two decades, autism diagnoses have soared—but new research shows that girls have frequently been overlooked, leaving them without crucial support.21.9k
Occupational Therapy Shifts From Tactile to Digital
Since last spring, occupational therapists have been unable to touch and guide students in person—and have had to completely reinvent how they work.909
DIY Ways to Meet a Child's Sensory Needs at Home
Occupational therapists and trauma-informed teachers weigh in on how to create sensory tools and spaces with what you have at home.4.1k