College of Allied Educator’s Advanced Diploma in Special Education is a part-time programme that can be completed in 12 months. Read more
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Special Education
Get your Diploma in Education (Special Needs) in 6 months!
College of Allied Educator’s Diploma in Education (Special Needs) is a programme that provides an essential introduction to the various categories of exceptional children and educational programmes available. The course will also train you to confidently design and implement an Individualised Education Plan (IEP) to aid in specific areas such as language and communications. Read more
Ready to teach children with special needs?
If you are currently dealing with exceptional children, or have a calling to work with them, you will need to be specially trained as well! You will need to understand the different types of exceptional children and all their intellectual, emotional and physical disabilities. Read more
Are there different types of exceptional children?
When people hear the term “exceptional children” there is a tendency to automatically equate that with autism, as autism is one of the well known and often talked about in the media. In reality though, exceptional children is a broad term that includes autistic children.
What can I do at home with my child?
With school out and your child at home with more time on their hands, you may be wondering what activities you can do with your special needs child that can keep them busy, engaged, and learning.
There is a tendency for people to think that the activities they do with their children must be something specifically educational, and that playing games and having fun must be out of the question. However, play is very important for the child’s development. It is one of the important way that children learn and develop. Read more
3 signs of Dyscalculia
Dyscalculia is sometimes referred to as a math disorder. It affects up to 7% of boys and girls equally, and those affected can have severe inability to perform basic arithmetic calculations. Read more
Are children with ADHD always disruptive?
When people talk about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), it can conjure up images of children misbehaving, being overly energetic, and being disruptive in class, home, or in public. It is a common imagery and misconception about people with ADHD. While it is can be true that children with ADHD can be disruptive, it is not always the cases that they are.
Why is my child not interested in reading?
Along with speech and language, reading is one of the markers of progress and success that parents typically look for in their child’s development. The problem is that the ability to read can vary widely between children, with some being able to read as young as 4 years old, or as late as 7 years old. That is a long time to worry if your child hasn’t learned to read, and even if they can read, some children simply do not have any interest in reading.
Why is my special needs child screaming so much?
When our children misbehave in public, we rightfully assume they are just kids being kids. They sometimes scream, jump around, and run at full speed into crowds. It’s not always easy or quick to get them to behave in public, but for the most part, we can reasonably settle them down eventually. Read more
Is this behaviour normal in children?
Many times, adults and educators tend to think that the child may have behaviour issues when they might not. It’s easy to see why. Many of the symptoms look the same. Some of the most common signs can be:
- Inattentiveness
- Unwillingness or inability to follow instructions
- Throws tantrums in public
- Aggression