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As individuals, each of us has a unique combination of strengths and weaknesses. But sometimes we are exceptionally strong or weak in certain areas. In the school setting, students with exceptional strengths and weaknesses may have different instructional needs than other students. Twice exceptional or 2e is a term used to describe students who are […]
What’s not to love about a four-day work week? Employees are more productive, think more creatively, and report feeling happier overall. Companies have an easier time attracting and attaining employees. Energy and gas savings don’t hurt, either. Read More
Montessori teaching methods are usually associated with children, but several nursing homes are now introducing Montessori-based activities for dementia and Alzheimer’s patients. The new approach has seen one nursing home significantly improve patient health, reduce anti-psychotic and sedation medication and remove the television that used to be the main form of entertainment. Read More
One mum discovers that the road to school holiday happiness begins with herself. The school holidays started well. At 8am on the first Monday I was still under my doona, enjoying a peaceful lie-in. I took a deep breath and thought about how little I was going to do – no getting up to the […]
Inappropriate care and lack of social engagement in residential aged care can lead to poor quality of life and influence the development of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia due to unmet needs of those living with younger onset dementia, says Alzheimer’s Australia. Read More
My son Ethan is 2 1/2 and sometimes it is hard to find activities or toys that he enjoys and can keep him busy. These items are inexpensive and he has a great time playing with them all! Read More
What have I learned along the path from my sons diagnoses to adulthood? I have learned to not compare my children to neurotypical Johnny who lives down the street, the child who learned to tie their shoes with ease and much younger then my child with motor skill challenges. Learn he did, just later than […]
The federal government is aiming to make it easier for older Australians to access the care they need to remain living in their own home through new home support assessment arrangements. Read More
Covering children from birth to age five, this one-of-a-kind DVD is full of examples of normal speech, language, and hearing development … all » and tips on when to seek treatment from speech-language pathologists and audiologists. Ideal for all practice settings and a great way to educate and inform parents, teachers, health care providers, and […]