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
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
Inclusive education allows age appropriate exceptional students to attend regular schools with their peers instead of special education schools. It has been around for decades and implemented across many different countries to some success. There are several benefits to an inclusive education for the exceptional child. Read more
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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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
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
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
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
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
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
