Thursday, October 24, 2013

Ten Ways To Help Children With Autism












1. Be consistent with them.
2. Make Eye Contact a Priority.
3. Pay attention to their nonverbal behavior.
4. Make sure that they are not overstimulated.
5. Create a daily schedule.
6. Reward good behavior.
7. Make time for fun.
8. Help them with social interactions.
9. Identify what triggers meltdowns.
10. Love them unconditionally.

Friday, October 11, 2013

10 Things to Know About Students With ADHD

















1.ADHD is a real disorder.

2.ADHD behaviors are not a cause of bad parenting.

3.Positive reinforcement works much better than negative reinforcement.

4.Every child with ADHD is unique.

5.Hands-on activities and approaches to learning work best.

6.Medication is not a cure for ADHD.

7.Parents need to be kept informed of the students behaviors at school.

8.If eligible, schools must provide reasonable accommodations or modifications.

9.Services provided under Section 504 should be provided at no cost to the family.

10.Children who are eligible for Section 504 are still required to follow school rules.

Thursday, October 3, 2013

10 Ways To Help Children Do Their Homework















1.Have them use an assignment notebook.
2.Give them a planner to stay organized.
3.Each day preview the assignments that need to be completed.
4.Teach them to review the calendar daily.
5.Label folders for each class.
6.Check their book bag daily.
7.Encourage them to establish a regular time for doing homework.
8.Keep old tests to prepare for future tests.
9.Eliminate distractions during homework time.
10.Have a good place for them to do homework.