Parents have a critical role in special education

Parents have a critical role in special education

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?

Will you lead the future of special education?

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?

Should I be concerned with my child’s handwriting?

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?

Can stigma affect children with learning disorders?

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

The future of Special Education is in your hands

The future of Special Education is in your hands

You have been working for years now as an educator for special needs children. You’ve helped them and guided them through so much in order to help them overcome many issues. All your students have been unique but they’ve all required the right intervention and lesson plans that are best suited to help them gain confidence and skills they will need in society.
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Can speech therapy improve a child’s social skills?

Can speech therapy improve a child’s social skills?

Children of any age are social. They like to meet new people, make friends and share things with other children. It’s especially important for children to interact with their peers, as this is when they will practice and learn social behaviours, social norms, and effectively learn how to get along with and alongside other people. Read more

How will you affect the future of special education?

How will you affect the future of special education?

Special Education is a field that has seen an incredible demand and growth for qualified educators. Yet, many educators feel overwhelmed and undertrained to handle the needs of students under their care. Whether this is due to funding, staffing shortages, or ineffective curriculum or policy, it’s safe to say more can be done. This is especially important as more schools become inclusive, requiring more training and expertise that may not always be available; yet are in high demand. Read more

Does it mean anything for a child to play with sand?

Does it mean anything for a child to play with sand?

We don’t often attribute meaning to how children play or even what they decide to play with. They seem to always have their preference for the things that they do. Especially at a younger age, they may not even be able to tell us why specifically they do certain things. Especially in early childhood trauma cases, the child may indeed not talk much at all and instead opt to do their thing in silence. Read more

Mastering your Education with CAE & Edith Cowan University

Mastering your Education with CAE & Edith Cowan University

Join us at JobsCentral’s Career and Education Fair at Suntec Convention Centre. Dr. Mandie Shean from Edith Cowan University (ECU) will be giving a talk about how you can earn your Master of Education (Special Education), what you can expect from the programme, Edith Cowan’s unique faculty expertise, and the world of opportunities and career prospects that open for you once you complete this programme. Read more