What does a Master of Education (Special Education) mean for you?

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If you have been working for years as an educator for special needs children, you have seen and understand how important all your efforts are, big and small, in helping to guide and educate the children under your care. You have guided them, and you have seen the challenges required, and maybe even helped implement unique intervention and lesson plans best suited to help your students gain the confidence and skills they will need in society. Read more

Learn to help children with speech disorders

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Join us for the Professional Certificate in Speech Therapy Assistant programme and gain the tools to assist in the assessment, screening and treatment of communication and speech disorders to help affected children and adults gain their independence and improve the quality of their lives. Read more

What are signs of speech disorder?

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Speech and language disorders are some of the most common disabilities in young children. They are also often preventable and reversible when detected early enough and given proper intervention. Unfortunately many children go undiagnosed and the disorder becomes more difficult to address as the years roll on. Read more

What are the future demands of Special Educators?

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Special Education is a field that has seen an incredible demand and growth for qualified educators. In the foreseeable future, more demand will be placed for educators with specialised training and expertise. Your experience and expertise will be required to help chart the way forward in the field of special education, whether you are dealing with funding, staffing issues, or developing effective curriculum and policies. Read more

What if my child’s speech is delayed?

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If you have noticed your child is not speaking as scheduled, there is no need to be alarmed. Speech and language development in children is progressive but the schedule of development is not strict. One child may speak slightly earlier and be more developed than another but it could just mean they are developing at a different pace and is to be expected. Read more

How effective is Play Therapy?

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Play Therapy is an intervention strategy to help children safely communicate and express their feelings and thoughts naturally in order to deal with trauma, loss, delayed development, and other developmental and social issues . Play therapy is fun, free-flowing, non-directed, and effective.
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Parents have a critical role in special education

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After a child has been diagnosed with a learning disorder or other disabilities, early intervention may be necessary to help the child develop to their capabilities. Individual education plans may be developed that are tailored to the child’s specific needs to help correct for the learning disorder, whether it is dyslexia, dyspraxia, or other disorders. Read more

Will you lead the future of special education?

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Special Education is a field that has seen an incredible demand and growth for qualified educators. As more schools become inclusive and requires more training and expertise, you will be in high demand. Your expertise and experience will help chart the way forward in the field of special education, whether you are dealing with funding, staffing issues, or developing effective curriculum and policies.

This opens up opportunities for people who have experience, will, and heart to make positive contributions to children, and educators working with special needs children. Read more

Should I be concerned with my child’s handwriting?

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Each of us have different handwriting styles. Some are neat while others are sloppy and misaligned, yet still remain legible. It is when the handwriting is illegible that you must take special note of. Children who have trouble expressing themselves in writing may have a condition known as ‘Dysgraphia’. The term comes from the Greek words dys, which means “impaired”, and graphia, meaning “writing letter by hand”. Read more

Can stigma affect children with learning disorders?

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Having a learning disorder like dyslexia, dyspraxia, or attention deficit disorder can make life difficult for many children. They may find they have a difficult time keeping up with their peers, and as a result they may find it difficult to make meaningful connections that are so important for young children’s social, emotional, and mental development. Read more