Understanding Dyslexia – How Teachers Can Help
Understanding Dyslexia: An In-Depth Guide for Teachers Dyslexia is a common learning disability that causes difficulties with reading, writing,…
Understanding Dyslexia: An In-Depth Guide for Teachers Dyslexia is a common learning disability that causes difficulties with reading, writing,…
Using Snack time to enhance communication. Snack time can be a great opportunity to develop a number of key…
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this post is specifically focused on strategies that may be effective for autistic children. This post draws heavily on the work of Damian Milton from who’s writing I have learnt so much from over the last year or two. This booklet has particularly shaped my approach to teaching. Most of these strategies are really just aimed at reducing stressors throughout the day. I would like to stress these are interpreted through by teaching experience and context is very important.
I am aware this blog is quite niche to special education settings but I hope teachers from all settings will be able to find use for these suggestions.
In this post I am classing reluctant learners as those who often do not finish tasks, they may do the minimum to get by or even flat out refuse to take part. As inclusive teachers we constantly have to be mindful of the drivers of the child’s behaviour. The key to creating engaged learners is to know the child and the barriers they face. Some issues may go deeper and require additional specialist support. A class teacher dedicated to engaging their students can have a huge impact on the students experience of education and their outcome in life. Engaging learners is as much about emotional confidence as intellectual propensity so make that bond and enable all to achieve
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