How will you affect the future of special education?

cae Master of Education, Special Education, Special Needs Monday, August 27, 2018Friday, January 15, 2021master of education, Special Education, special needs

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?

cae Play Therapy, Special Education, Special Needs Friday, August 24, 2018Friday, January 15, 2021play therapy, Special Education, special needs

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

cae Short Courses & Workshops, Special Education, Special Needs Thursday, August 16, 2018Friday, January 15, 2021master of education, Special Education, special needs

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

Master your leadership and teaching skills

cae Special Education, Special Needs Wednesday, July 18, 2018Friday, January 15, 2021master of art, Special Education

You can be a policy maker, principal, academic director, or adjunct professor. These opportunities (and more!) open up upon attaining the Master of Education (Special Education). Read more

3 Misconceptions about ADHD

cae Special Education, Special Needs Tuesday, July 17, 2018Friday, January 15, 2021adhd, Special Education, special needs

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most commonly diagnosed neurodevelopmental disorder. ADHD is often diagnosed in early childhood and is characterised by an inability to focus, forgetfulness, hyperactivity, and often an inability to get along with peer groups. Read more

What is Nondirective Play in therapy?

cae Play Therapy, Special Education, Special Needs Thursday, June 28, 2018Friday, January 15, 2021play therapy, Special Education, special needs

Especially at a young age, children are not always able to properly vocalise the complexity of their feelings or the thoughts they have. When the child is unable to do so, therapy can sometimes grind to a standstill and end in frustration for the child, making recovery from traumatic events even harder. Read more

Can someone with ADHD be calm and quiet?

cae Special Education, Special Needs Wednesday, June 27, 2018Friday, January 15, 2021adhd, Special Education, special needs

The most common understanding of someone with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is that they are highly energetic and jumping around everywhere, unable to sit still for any length of time. It is this image that confuses people because playful children without ADHD also display the exact same behaviour. Read more

Do you know what dyscalculia is?

cae Special Education, Special Needs Monday, June 25, 2018Friday, January 15, 2021dyscalculia, dyslexia, Special Education, special needs

Many people have heard of Dyslexia but may have never heard of Dyscalculia.

Dyscalculia is sometimes referred to as the math disorder. It’s a condition where those affected have severe difficulties in making arithmetic calculations. While Dyslexia tends to affect more boys than girls, Dyscalculia seems to affect boys and girls equally. Read more

Do people underestimate learning disorders?

cae Special Education, Special Needs Friday, June 8, 2018Friday, January 15, 2021learning disoders, Special Education, special needs

The most common learning disorders and special needs are Autism Spectrum Disorders, Attention Deficit Disorders, Dyspraxia and Dyslexia. These are some of the most likely disorders that educators and parents will encounter; and as many as 10% of all students will have one or more of the symptoms. Read more

Professional Certificate in Speech Therapy Assistant

cae Special Education, Special Needs, Speech Therapy Tuesday, June 5, 2018Friday, January 15, 2021Certificate, Special Education, special needs, speech therapy

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