#special education for childrens

[autisticlifelessons]

Tips for helping your autistic child thrive at home

So, I'm not a parent myself, but I did grow up in a household where both myself and my sibling (both AFAB) had undiagnosed autism, and we're pretty sure our father is autistic, too. I've also got some teaching experience where I supported neurodivergent children and their families. Based on this experience and my own research, here are some tips you can use at home to help your autistic child thrive. These are biased towards my particular experience and may not apply to your own child, but they should give you an idea of the sorts of things you can do.

Give lots of emotional reassurance - the world is seriously overwhelming for an autistic child. Children's brains are still developing, and the younger they are or the greater their needs are the more help they will need with co-regulation of their emotions. Bear in mind that, especially for AFAB children, they may mask heavily at school and present absolutely no behavoural problems only to come home and explode. This is because home is their safe place where they can show more authentically how they are really feeling.

Be led by your child's needs and interests, and be prepared for these to change over time - many autistic people develop intense interests in specific things, which are known as 'special interests'. The stereotypical special interests most people have heard of are things like trains, but be aware that some girls who are really, REALLY into ponies are actually expressing neurodivergent traits. Showing your support for exploring these interests is hugely beneficial (and makes present buying a breeze lol). Of course, autism is a spectrum and presents differently in different autistic people. Many like the structure of a routine, for example, but don't force a visual timetable on your child if this is clearly something that isn't helping them. As your child gets older, their interests and needs will change with them, so be prepared to adapt and keep the lines of communication open.

Be prepared to give your child extra support navigating friendships and social situations - for many autistic people, social situations are highly stressful for lots of different reasons, and for children who are still learning how to navigate in the world this is doubly true. Encourage your child to develop friendships with others who respect them, but accept that they may not always communicate in ways that are socially expected (eg they may prefer parallel play). Autistic children can sometimes be more vulnerable to bullying or being taken advantage of, so ensure your child knows how to communicate boundaries and what to do if another child (or adult) is causing problems. In more general social situations such as going to the doctor or on holiday, your child may be more anxious and unsure of what is expected of them. Practicing these situations before hand through 'make believe' play is a great way of giving them a chance to develop the appropriate social scripts and feel more at ease.

Be aware that co-morbid conditions are often present alongside autism - it is very common that autistic children will have at least one other physical or mental co-morbid condition (basically means it occurs alongside). My sibling, for example, also has ADHD, PTSD, BPD, anorexia, dyscalculia, anxiety, depression, IBS, anaemia, eczema and insomnia (and yes I DID get permission to share that, it's all in their insta bio anyway). Be on the lookout for other symptoms not necessarily covered by autism and advocate for your child to get the support they need. Another thing to bear in mind is that autism often runs in families - if you or your child's other biological parent recognise traits either in yourselves or in family members, there's probably a reason why.

I really hope my tips were useful to you. As I mentioned already, your child may have very different support needs from me. You know them best.

Follow me for more tips - both for autistic adults and teenagers and parents of autistic children.

[thatteacherlifetho]

When parents thank you at the end of the school year . . .

[crazypossumman]

I’ve been working with kids for about two months now…

And, honestly, I have learned so much from this experience. I took this job because I needed a job, and I had connections at the school that almost ensured I would be hired. My job is primarily helping kids with learning disabilities and/or behavioral issues, primarily in grades K through 3. A large chunk of them are children with autism or similar conditions, with some more severely disabled kids mixed in.

Up until this point, I have wondered why anyone in their right mind would work with children. Now, I know why.

When I watch a kid take a fall playing football at recess and all of his friends pick him up and brush the grass off of him before getting him back in the game, I am reminded that all people start good.

When I see kids working so hard to include their “different” classmates, I realize how far we have come as a society. When I was in elementary school just over a decade ago, we rarely interacted with our disabled classmates. They were almost always in a different room. But these teachers not only include their disabled students, but they also make a point to teach the class that being different doesn’t make someone “wrong.” They explain that different students have different needs, and the kids understand and accept that.

When my students smile and give me a hug upon seeing me, I know that I’m making an impact on their lives. As hard as I may push them some days, they still appreciate me. I am a friend as much as I am a teacher.

When students approach me to talk about difficult experiences in their lives, I realize that I am a trusted adult. I am someone they can tell about their experiences and feelings. I am someone who they trust to help them through things that may be difficult.

When I find a common interest with a student (usually when they find out I like art), I can tell I am inspiring them to continue. When they ask me how to draw things and I encourage them through the process, I know that I am inspiring someone who may grow up to be an amazing artist. I might be the reason, when some of them look back on their lives, that they devoted time and effort to hone their skills.

When difficult concepts like racism are brought up (typically not directly as they are kindergartners, but the injustices of the past certainly come up when talking about topics like Thanksgiving), I see children respond with things along the lines of, “That is so sad.” And I know that these kids will think twice when they hear racist rhetoric. I know they will be able to empathize with people who gave faced injustices.

When we teachers use rhetoric like, “I know it is hard, but you can do hard things,” I can see that we are inspiring these young people to push themselves. To work toward their goals. To believe they can accomplish things they may see as impossible.

Sure, when they yell and scream and bicker and tattle and throw things, they are SUPER annoying. I won’t deny that. But when I see them chose to take a deep breath and calm down rather than argue with a classmate, I can see we are helping to raise emotionally mature children who will become emotionally mature adults.

And in the society we live in, that is so important to me. It has in many ways given me hope that future generations may just be able to do what we are seeking to do.

They just might raise further emotionally healthy children.

They just might work to correct the injustices of the past.

They just might save the world.

And I may not see the day that that happens. But I am content in being part of that ripple effect and its unlimited potential. And I can see so clearly why people choose to work with children.

[goblins-and-gloves]

Angry at parents hour!

Undiagnosed autistic fuckers are delulu.

[movietonight]

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* says the saddest thing this lady has ever heard in her life * was it something I said????

[solis-angelus]

hey tumblr, you'll be happy to see this

The CBSE Physical Education syllabus has this content. <3 it's not often I praise our education system, but I have respect for our syllabus for this. USA could never.

Pay special attention to the last paragraph. :)))

Edit: added the next page

Importance of inclusion.

Please read this if you have time. It is very uplifting and informative.

[subconsciousmysteries]

adhd is fake it's actually called being a normal child

[mostly-mortal]

Wonder Woman learns where babies come from

Diana age 5: Mommy, Aunt Antiope where do babies come from?

Antiope: Well when a woman with a uterus and a woman with a-

Hippolyta: -CLAY!

Antiope: what?

Hippolyta: I went down to the beach and made a little clay statue and the gods granted me a child.

Diana: oooh thanks Mommy *runs off*

Antiope: really Lyta?

Hippolyta: Look I panicked OK! I’ll tell her when she’s older

-Many years later-

Diana: and the gods turned the clay figure into a child for my mother to love and care for

The Justice league: ...

[protecteducationday]

Russia added to offenders’ list.

The Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict  said that Russian forces and affiliated armed groups in Ukraine were being added to the annex of the report as a notable offender, for the number of attacks on hospitals and schools carried out during the invasion and the killing of children during military operations.

Russia’s use of rocket systems, airstrikes, and shelling of populated areas had resulted in “very high casualties”, she said, adding that her engagement with Moscow to introduce measures to decrease attacks would continue.

She said that the Ukrainian armed forces had also received a warning from the United Nations Secretary-General through the report owing to attacks carried out on schools and hospitals during the war.

Stressing that even defensive responses needed to accord with international humanitarian law, she commended progress made by the Ukrainian Government to make improvements.

[ferrarer17]

Me trying to negotiate my classroom while the kids have the World Cup on.

I’m stuck in such a dilemma. I work with SEN children between the ages of 7-10. I have got some real football fanatics and they will have no understanding of why this World Cup is such a disgrace. We have been told not to theme our work on the World Cup and I certainly will not. But I have to acknowledge the interests of these children due to their limited ability to comprehend what’s going on and why it’s so wrong. It simply means too much to them.

To them it’s just the best time to be a football fan. And for me as one also… it usually would.

[chequerootlurks]

“Administrators at the Garrison School call the police to report student misbehavior every other school day, on average. And because staff members regularly press charges against the children — some as young as 9 — officers have arrested students more than 100 times in the last five school years, an investigation by the Chicago Tribune and ProPublica found. That is an astounding number given that Garrison, the only school that is part of the Four Rivers Special Education District, has fewer than 65 students in most years.”

Compare the above article against the one below.

The older I get, the more pro-youth rights I become; and I find myself intolerant to the idea of solving ‘bad’ behavior with force.

So much for the “get more conservative as you get older” theory.

How ‘bout “stop the school-to-prison pipeline” theory instead!

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“WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA — When the student burst out of the school and bolted through the parking lot, workers followed closely but did not try to grab him.

“Clutching his teddy bear, the 18-year-old scrambled to the top of a brick pillar at the school gate. He spit in the adults’ faces, yelling that he was going to hurt himself.

“The commotion drew neighbors and police to the entrance of the school, employees later recalled about the incident, which occurred earlier this year. Even then, they didn’t pull the teenager off the pillar, order him down or threaten to punish him.

“Instead, they asked how they could help. After a few minutes, he came down on his own. He had wanted to call his mother, the workers later learned, but got upset and ran off when he couldn’t express that.”

[speechgears]

MY TAB Today's Activity Board with Dangler for Kids to Schedule their Daily Activities

Regardless of age, all children benefit from routine, even everyday situations. Kids benefit from having a regular plan because it provides structure, makes them feel rooted, and imparts crucial time management skills. Nevertheless, COVID-19 has destroyed any notion of what is "normal." Many parents, including ourselves, have been left wondering how to effectively occupy the time for children who have been disrupted from their regular school-year routine in the face of extraordinary stay-at-home orders and school cancellations.

We're sharing a daily plan for kids that many Nurture Life parents follow as we adjust to sheltering in place to help you develop a sense of normalcy and comfort at home. It takes a village to raise a child, and now more than ever, we want to collaborate with you to keep all of our kids safe, healthy, and happy.

Ten Tips for Helping Kids in Your Family Get Used to a Daily Schedule

1. Continue with current routines as Much as You Can-

You'll have better success with SpeechGears MY TAB(Today's Activity Board) for daily activity schedule if it has some continuity with your regular schedule because kids benefit from regularity. Try to maintain the routine that your children are accustomed to for the essential things, such as wake-up time, mealtimes, and bedtime.

2. Set a Priority list for Your "must-do" Tasks-

Despite the fact that the world is changing rapidly around us, we still have tasks to complete. As a result, priorities and list these tasks! If you will be on a conference call every day at 9 a.m. or if your older child has an assignment due at 5 p.m. and you are unable to help with your younger child, try to schedule solo play during these hours. You could put your baby in a bouncer, let your toddler make a fort in the playpen, or start your child's favourite educational programme.

3. Make Your Children's Daily Schedule Specific-

SpeechGears children's todays activity board is divided into two primary columns: activities and examples. This allows you a tonne of freedom; you can even use the same broad plan for kids of various ages, filling across multiple example activities for each child.

For instance, depending on your child's age and interests, the general activity we refer to as "learning fun" can imply nearly anything:

Babies rolling around on the activity mat, playing peek-a-boo, reading aloud from a book, building with blocks

Young children can practise their coordination by threading beads, matching shapes, playing ABC or number flashcard games, stacking blocks, and playing with colors.

For children in grade school, try science experiments, innovation time, constructing with balsa wood or popsicle sticks, music lessons on YouTube, and math games.

4. Try to maintain a Daily Balance with Educational Tools For Special Needs Children

We all adore our children, but a constant state of lockdown can cause irritability and cabin fever. Making your days more varied will help keep things interesting. Even if you don't have to keep the activities in the same sequence we do, make an effort to keep your child's routine balanced:

Physical vs mental exercise

Family time versus private time

Focused education versus foolish play

Outdoor versus indoor activities

5. Display the Calendar Somewhere Your Children Can See It

Place your new routine board where your kids can easily see it, and that is kid-friendly, such as a large, stickered-out board in the kitchen or a bright chart in the living room. Then, rather than relying on you to inform them what's coming up, you may give them the "big kid" task of checking the schedule. It's best if you can encourage more independence!

6. Discuss the daily schedule with your children

When your kids are on day learning board, things run more smoothly. Instead of making a timetable and expecting your children to follow my tab, discuss it with them. To learn how your children are adjusting and feeling, explain why it's important, get their opinions, and keep checking in.

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[homicidalpup]

shout out to the neurodivergent kids who werent seen as "gifted". shout out to the neurodivergent kids who were called stupid or dumb or even the r-word for how they performed in school. shout out to the kids who got bad grades due to how they were taught things in school not helping them learn. shout out to the kids who were supposed to be in "special ed" but werent because of misdiagnosis and or shitty parents.

[greenflowerceo]

Here's how you can help Palestine!!

Educate yourself and spread awareness with the help of these sites:

Al Jazeera - This is a news site that gives constant updates and information on Palestine.

Decolonize Palestine - This is a website that informs you about the history of Palestine, debunk myths, and gives out a lot of resources to look into.

Visualizing Palestine - This site creates infographics that can help people visualize the statistics from data collected about Palestine. They are free to download and share around.

US Campaign for Palestinian Rights - This website includes numerous campaigns and resources you can look into and support.

The Palestinian Museum Digital Archive - This site features a collection of many things from Palestine that archives documents, letters, and other items that show the lives and experiences of Palestinians.

Ways you can donate to/support families in Palestine:

Arab.org - Just do your daily clicks and you get to donate for free. Please take the time to donate to all of the causes.

Gaza Funds - Every time you refresh the site, it leads you to a different GoFundMe page for the people who need help.

Care for Gaza - This is an organization that sends aid out to Palestine, you can find more in their Twitter/X account. They also have a PayPal.

eSims for Gaza - You can send an eSim to people in Palestine to help them connect and reach out.

Emergency Relief for Gaza - This is a campaign that gives food, medical supplies, and other humanitarian aid to families from donations.

Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) - They also give medical aid to the people in Palestine and you can also support by donating to them as well.

Palestine Children's Relief Fund (PCRF) - Donate here to give funds and support to the children in Palestine as they specialize in pediatric care.

Google Docs/Spreadsheets:

Make sure to look at the other tabs within the spreadsheets as they lead to more options/resources!

Help Gaza - This is a spreadsheet with a list of fundraisers for different families/causes that need support! Look through and donate when you can!

Operation Olive Branch - This is a spreadsheet with many links and ways to help in the project! There are campaigns, fundraisers, volunteer work for other parts of the causes and such! Make sure to check it out!

★RESOURCE LINKS AND INFO★ - A google document made from Twitter/X user: para_docx. This includes links, resources, and information for the other ongoing genocides as well.

Some of these documents intersect and have similar resources and links, but I'm adding them just to make sure as they may also have some that aren't listed in this post either.

Free Palestine.

[nupalcdc]

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