tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29118849206692844252024-03-14T06:16:11.184-07:00'Enjoying The Hi-5's of Autism - A Family Experience'Hi5! We are still just as excited about our 5 year old as the day when the doctor pronounced,"You're Pregnant!" Yep, we're still jumping for joy,and so is he! We are sharing our joy,disappointments,successes and challenges as a family with a child touched by AUTISM-a neurological condition considered a developmental disability.If you care to share, please do.Join us on Google Blogger/Reader/Buzz/orkut,hi5, digg,Facebook,Twitter,Yahoo!Buzz,YouTube,MySpace, holiday WordPress.ENJOY!KBJCosse'Family'Enjoying The Hi-5s of Autism - A Family Experience'http://www.blogger.com/profile/05165175875814034131noreply@blogger.comBlogger975125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2911884920669284425.post-89516024082480268102012-09-06T16:17:00.001-07:002012-09-06T16:17:47.790-07:00Am I included?<a href="http://www.theinclusiveclass.com/2012/09/an-inclusion-checklist.html?m=1">The Inclusive Class: An Inclusion Checklist!</a>'Enjoying The Hi-5s of Autism - A Family Experience'http://www.blogger.com/profile/05165175875814034131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2911884920669284425.post-15110576629040283682012-09-06T15:56:00.001-07:002012-09-06T15:56:00.904-07:00Sequestration | #All4Ed Webinar<a href="http://media.all4ed.org/registration-sep-14-2012">WEBINAR REGISTRATION September 14: Sequestration | Alliance For Excellent Education Media</a>'Enjoying The Hi-5s of Autism - A Family Experience'http://www.blogger.com/profile/05165175875814034131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2911884920669284425.post-82282237299082818502012-09-06T06:53:00.000-07:002012-09-06T06:53:00.258-07:00Talk Therapy an Option for Those Using Assistive Technology to Speak <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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</div><div align="center" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">About <a href="http://www.autismcares.org/site/c.mqLOIYOBKlF/b.4745901/k.BD21/Home.htm" linktype="1" rel="nofollow" shape="rect" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank" track="on">AutismCares</a></span></div><div align="left" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div align="left" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span>Mission: </span> </div><div align="left" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">AutismCares is a consortium of leading autism organizations who have come together to support individuals with autism and their families during natural disasters and other catastrophic life events. </div><div align="left" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div align="left" style="text-align: left;">Purpose:<br />
AutismCares understands that families living with autism often need additional and specialized support in recovering from critical life-challenging events. Leading autism organizations, along with committed individuals in the community have come together to support families in their time of need. </div><div align="left" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div align="left" style="text-align: left;">Funding:<ul><li>AutismCares is funded by the contributions of the its Partners and other individual donations.</li>
</ul></div><ul align="left" style="text-align: left;"><li>100% of donations from member organizations are distributed to the families in need</li>
</ul><div align="left" style="text-align: left;">Program Oversight:<br />
</div><div align="left" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">AutismCares Partners: </div><ul align="left" style="text-align: left;"><li>Set program goals and objectives</li>
<li>Makes final selection of families to receive awards</li>
<li>Help recruit new member organizations</li>
<li>Assist in promoting AutismCares within the autism community and throughout their respective organizations</li>
<li>Be available to speak with the press as required</li>
</ul><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><strong>Q:</strong> How do I apply for an AutismCares Support Award? </div><div align="left" style="margin-left: 30px; text-align: left;"><span>A: Each family must complete an <a href="" shape="rect">online application</a>. We understand that you may not have your own computer; however, computers are available for use at all public libraries. If you absolutely cannot access a computer, please call 1-888-288-4762 and the Autism Response Team (ART) Coordinator will help you complete the online application.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div align="left" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span><strong>Q:</strong> What information does AutismCares require from my family? </span></div><div align="left" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 30px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span> </span><span>A: If you are chosen to receive an AutismCares award, a</span><span>dditional information may be required based on the nature of the request. </span><span>All information is considered confidential and will be treated as such by AutismCares and its Partners.</span></div><div align="left" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div align="left" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span><strong>Q:</strong> I have questions about my application; who can I speak with?</span><span><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-left: 30px;"><strong>A:</strong> Contact AutismCares via Serena Selkin, Autism Speaks Family Services Grants Manager at (917) 475-5059 or e-mail</div><div style="margin-left: 30px;"><span><a href="mailto:autismcares@autismspeaks.org" linktype="2" rel="nofollow" shape="rect" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">autismcares@autismspeaks.org</a>.</span></div></div><div style="margin-left: 30px;"><span><br />
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Welcome Back to School!<br />
"All Children can Learn."<br />
Let's start the school year by understanding our Students who are learning while on the Autism Spectrum, specifically, those with Aspergers Syndrome.<br />
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This is an excerpt from 'Autism Learning Felt'.<br />
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Many parents with children that have Asperger’s know that there are going to be problems that arise having their children in a mainstream school. But are those problems a product of the child or of the system? Schooling so often these days is like a cookie cutter factory. Those that fall above or below the norm just have to fit in.<br />
This is a reason that many parents choose to homeschool. They can teach their child in the way their child learns best. With a guided curriculum toward a auditory, visual or kinesthetic education, the parent’s approach to teaching becomes more efficient for the child to learn.<br />
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<img height="133" src="http://www.autismlearningfelt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/private-tutors.jpg" width="200" /> Read the complete article at <a href="http://www.autismlearningfelt.com/2012/02/educating-children-with-aspergers-disorder.html" target="_blank"><strong>Educating Children with Asperger’s Disorder</strong></a></div>
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'Enjoying The Hi-5s of Autism - A Family Experience'http://www.blogger.com/profile/05165175875814034131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2911884920669284425.post-84200195091223947552012-08-29T03:24:00.000-07:002012-08-29T03:24:00.538-07:00SPED Attorney & fees<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #063e3f; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold;">IDEA’04 changed the section on attorneys’ fees to provide that a school district or SEA may now recover their attorneys’ fees from the parent’s attorney who files a complaint that is frivolous, unreasonable, or without foundation or who continues to litigate after the litigation clearly becomes frivolous, unreasonable, or without foundation. Section 615 (i)(3)(B)(i)(II). Also, the statute now provides that a school district or SEA may now recover their attorneys’ fees from the parent or the parent’s attorney where the claim was presented for an improper purpose, such as to harass, to cause unnecessary delay or to needlessly increase the cost of litigation. Section 615 (i)(3)(B)(i)(III). </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"></span><br />
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This is Part I of a three-part series dealing with the role of special education attorneys in the IEP process. This first part outlines exactly when you should consider hiring a special ed lawyer. The second part of the series looks at qualities you should seek in hiring an attorney. Part III will tell you [...]</div>
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'Enjoying The Hi-5s of Autism - A Family Experience'http://www.blogger.com/profile/05165175875814034131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2911884920669284425.post-12727473493575145132012-08-29T02:27:00.001-07:002012-08-29T02:33:55.249-07:00Reasons Why Your Child Might Meltdown at School<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
'Navigating Life, Parenting, and Relationships with a differently wired brain.' ~ <a href="http://parentingwithaspergers.blogspot.com/2012/08/reasons-why-your-child-might-meltdown.html?spref=bl">Parenting with Asperger's Syndrome: Reasons Why Your Child Might Meltdown at School</a>: post-meltdown crash (He was posing and did this on my request. I try to avoid photographing any of the kids in a bad moment, for their d...</div>
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'Enjoying The Hi-5s of Autism - A Family Experience'http://www.blogger.com/profile/05165175875814034131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2911884920669284425.post-50344127708907064522012-08-26T23:39:00.000-07:002012-08-26T23:39:00.416-07:00"How do you know WHEN 'It's Back-to-School Time'?"<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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If you think about it, there are many signs of the school time. Students, Parents, Teachers and the Community share in the 'Back-to-School' annual mode.<br />
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'Enjoying The Hi-5s of Autism - A Family Experience'http://www.blogger.com/profile/05165175875814034131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2911884920669284425.post-44225583175863210622012-08-26T04:13:00.000-07:002012-08-26T04:13:00.609-07:00Growing up with Special Needs: How a Typical Sibling Can Form Healthy Relationships<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
My typical 9-year-old, Luke, has a special condition: he knows he’s “typical.” He also knows his older brother, Chris, is <a href="http://special-ism.com/category/special-needs/autism/">autistic</a>. There are times when that comes in handy.<br />
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'Enjoying The Hi-5s of Autism - A Family Experience'http://www.blogger.com/profile/05165175875814034131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2911884920669284425.post-20356082528633810432012-08-25T19:03:00.000-07:002012-08-25T19:03:00.690-07:00Opposition to cutting education funding that benefits Students on the Autism Spectrum<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Recession, Budget Cuts, Schools Closing, Educators layoffs and firings, uncertified and inexperienced Teachers and Paraprofessionals, archaic teaching tools and resources, limited or underfunded training are a few of the tantamount concerns regarding the appropriate educating of Students with Autism.<br />
We've included some videos about concerns of any Parent who is in school. Why? Often, families with kids who have special needs and/or disabilities have similar needs + specific concerns.<br />
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The video and transcript of this compelling report on the necessity of appropriate education schools, supports, services and resources for Students on the Autism Spectrum. William's parents concerns express the questions and issues that many families are facing when it comes to their child's schooling.<br />
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A leading expert on autism is warning of the long-term costs if funds to assist the education of children with autism spectrum disorder continue to be cut.</div>
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'Rethink Autism' organization has deliberately encouraged Parents to prepare for times when Students on the Autism Spectrum will face limitations in funding, resources, treatments and care.</div>
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Will we go back to the days when Hawaii considered 'no school Fridays'? How devastating this will be for Parents who's child depends on school-based therapies and individualized education programs.</div>
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'Enjoying The Hi-5s of Autism - A Family Experience'http://www.blogger.com/profile/05165175875814034131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2911884920669284425.post-45534192387304062342012-08-25T15:12:00.001-07:002012-08-25T15:12:03.070-07:00Who Knew...? <a href="http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Autism/"><img alt="" border="0" class="leadimg" src="http://a.abcnews.com/images/Health/Asthma_News_080515_mn.jpg" /></a> Who Knew, over the years, ABC News has compiled a plethora of videos about Autism? View archived and recent relevant information from varying perspectives about various aspects of Autism: kids, Parents, adults, health, education, legislation, relationships(dating/marriage), costs, families, friends, research, therapies, treatments, statistics, debates, myths and other perspectives of life on the Autism Spectrum.<br />
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<li class="regitem"><a href="http://abcnews.go.com/Health/video?id=7403476"><img alt="" border="0" class="icon" height="15" src="http://a.abcnews.com/assets/images/icons/icon-video.gif" width="15" /></a><a href="http://abcnews.go.com/Health/video?id=7403476">Caring for Autistic Teens </a></li><br />
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<li class="regitem"><a href="http://abcnews.go.com/Health/video?id=7230517"><img alt="" border="0" class="icon" height="15" src="http://a.abcnews.com/assets/images/icons/icon-video.gif" width="15" /></a><a href="http://abcnews.go.com/Health/video?id=7230517">Film Portrays Parents' Autism Dilemma </a></li><br />
<li class="regitem"><a href="http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video?id=7237485"><img alt="" border="0" class="icon" height="15" src="http://a.abcnews.com/assets/images/icons/icon-video.gif" width="15" /></a><a href="http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video?id=7237485">The High Cost of Autism</a></li><br />
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<li class="regitem"><a href="http://abcnews.go.com/Health/AutismNews/autism-screening-home-detector-kit-worries-doctors/story?id=8634354"><img alt="" border="0" class="icon" height="15" src="http://a.abcnews.com/assets/images/icons/icon-story.gif" width="15" /></a><a href="http://abcnews.go.com/Health/AutismNews/autism-screening-home-detector-kit-worries-doctors/story?id=8634354">Home Autism Detector Worries Some Doctors</a></li><br />
<li class="regitem"><a href="http://abcnews.go.com/Health/MindMoodNews/boy-autism-devastated-pet-pig-banned-city/story?id=8537347"><img alt="" border="0" class="icon" height="15" src="http://a.abcnews.com/assets/images/icons/icon-story.gif" width="15" /></a><a href="http://abcnews.go.com/Health/MindMoodNews/boy-autism-devastated-pet-pig-banned-city/story?id=8537347">Autistic Boy Devastated After City Bans Pet Pig</a></li><br />
<li class="regitem"><a href="http://abcnews.go.com/Health/story?id=8130845&page=1"><img alt="" border="0" class="icon" height="15" src="http://a.abcnews.com/assets/images/icons/icon-story.gif" width="15" /></a><a href="http://abcnews.go.com/Health/story?id=8130845&page=1">Autistic Marine Court Martialed, Bad Conduct Discharge</a></li><br />
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“The School System’s policies and practices for students with disabilities who are pushed out of the classroom are clearly illegal,” says Jason Langberg, Equal Justice Works Fellow with ACS. “Worse, the most vulnerable students with the greatest needs are given inadequate IEPs and dumped in the very worst programs.<br />
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“Given that Wake County is a repeat offender and has been in violation of the law for three straight years, we’re hopeful that DPI fulfills its federally mandated oversight role and orders Wake County to take swift, comprehensive, and lasting corrective actions,” says Langberg. “Our children can’t wait another year.”<br />
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"Children with disabilities are entitled to a free appropriate public education. We have demonstrated that Wake County is not providing this, or even a minimally adequate level of attention, instruction, and services,” says attorney, Mark Trustin, whose area of concentration is public school law.<br />
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Attorneys with Advocates for Children’s Services (ACS), a project of Legal Aid of North Carolina, and Mark Trustin, a local children’s rights attorney, today filed the latest in a series of formal complaints with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (DPI) alleging that the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) continues to violate the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and state law by failing to provide appropriate educational services to students with disabilities during long-term suspensions. <br />
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...Questions and answers on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which promises a free, appropriate, public education to all students, regardless of ability. This document was developed by <a href="http://www.legalaidnc.org/public/learn/statewide_projects/acs/default.aspx" target="_blank">Advocates for Children's Services</a>, a statewide project of Legal Aid of North Carolina.<br />
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Self-injury (also called self-harming and self-mutilation) is often a coping mechanism, particularly with the feeling of being rejected. This is a particular problem for anyone who has difficulty in understanding non-verbal communication. <br />
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'Enjoying The Hi-5s of Autism - A Family Experience'http://www.blogger.com/profile/05165175875814034131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2911884920669284425.post-87728215414996916092012-08-24T12:54:00.000-07:002012-08-24T12:54:00.683-07:00"All Children Can Learn." - Dyspraxia Foundation - Classroom Guidelines<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The Dyspraxia Foundation 'recognising developmental co-ordination disorders' is supporting children, families and adults with disypraxia.<br />
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<tr><th scope="col"><strong>Concern</strong></th><th scope="col"><strong>Explanation</strong></th><th scope="col"><strong>Strategies & accommodations</strong></th></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="100">Doesn’t seem to have many friends</td><td valign="top">Difficulty picking up non-verbal cues so appears tactless to peers<br />
Dislikes being touched<br />
Poor personal hygiene<br />
Communication difficulties<br />
Difficulties understanding humour and sarcasm<br />
Have unusual interests & sometimes use mature language </td><td valign="top">Social skills training<br />
Sensitively raise self-awareness of personal hygiene issues<br />
Raise awareness among staff/students about dyspraxia & other learning differences<br />
Celebrate individuality<br />
Share examples of good communication<br />
Encourage individuals to participate in lunch activities that match their interests, such as chess or drum lessons </td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="100">Difficulty working in groups</td><td valign="top">Difficulty listening focusing on individual voices<br />
Sensitivity to noise, light, temperature<br />
Short attention span<br />
Tendency to opt out when things are too difficult </td><td valign="top">Place within smaller groups<br />
Allow the group to work in a quieter environment<br />
Allow the individual to move around while working<br />
Support the group <br />
Provide positive feedback to the individual </td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="100">Difficulty adapting to new situations</td><td valign="top">Stress increases emotional responses, such as fears, emotional outbursts, obsessions<br />
Individual is slow to pick up social cues or unwritten rules of a group/teacher </td><td valign="top">Allow the individual time to settle<br />
Don’t ask them to do something that is challenging too early<br />
Clarify rules and expectations, using unambiguous language<br />
Provide written reminders of routines etc. <br />
Recognise different learning styles and respond to these<br />
Provide a buddy or mentor to help during periods of change </td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="100">Immature behaviour</td><td valign="top">When stressed, individuals can be over-emotional <br />
They may find it easier to relate to younger children </td><td valign="top">Be sensitive and anticipate stressful situations <br />
Encourage small group activities with peers who have a common interest <br />
Offer relaxation groups and training </td></tr>
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<tr><th scope="col"><strong>Concern</strong></th><th scope="col"><strong>Explanation</strong></th><th scope="col"><strong>Strategies & accommodations</strong></th></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="100">Individual struggles with timetable, is late for lessons and misses special appointments</td><td valign="top">Struggles to recall the time of day so is unaware of what should happen next<br />
Can’t tell the time<br />
Is easily distracted<br />
Can’t retain verbal instructions<br />
Difficulty navigating busy corridors, or gets lost easily </td><td valign="top">Provide a mini laminated timetable <br />
Use colour and symbols on the timetable<br />
Encourage them to wear a watch they can read with an alarm set just before the end of break/lunch<br />
Write down instructions if plans change from the norm (and make sure the special instructions are removed the next day so they aren’t carried out again!)<br />
Provide a pass so the person can go to lunch on the bell<br />
Allow the individual to leave lessons early<br />
Provide a buddy to help get around school<br />
Encourage use of a mini tape recorder or recording pen for short messages about routine changes<br />
Use coloured post-it notes put into planner for special messages<br />
Develop a “daily procedures” book to reinforce routines </td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="100">Doesn’t have equipment needed for lessons</td><td valign="top">Is disorganised<br />
Loses equipment<br />
Wants to avoid participating in certain lessons </td><td valign="top">Encourage the individual to make an equipment timetable to list what is needed each day for school<br />
Allow time for the person to pack their equipment away safely at the end of the lesson<br />
Provide a locker for the individual to keep their PE kit/instruments in, or to hold equipment that the individual usually carries around<br />
Keep a spare set of equipment at school </td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="100">Work space is disorganised</td><td valign="top">Needs to get all equipment out to remind them to do all parts of the task<br />
Worries that won’t be able to find something in their bag quickly if needed<br />
Isn’t aware that too much equipment is out </td><td valign="top">Encourage the individual to use a clear pencil case so everything can be seen<br />
Encourage the person to get out only necessary equipment onto the desk </td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="100">Loses work</td><td valign="top">Rushes to leave at the end of lessons & leaves stuff behind<br />
Poor filing skills </td><td valign="top">Allow to pack up a bit early<br />
Encourage use of colour-coded plastic wallets or a concertina file to hold loose papers<br />
Teach the individual how to file papers </td></tr>
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<tr><td valign="top" width="100">Slow to change for PE</td><td valign="top">Has physical difficulty managing clothes, fastenings, tight socks etc.<br />
Can’t tie laces tight enough<br />
Has difficulty concentrating in a crowded changing room<br />
Wants to avoid the lesson </td><td valign="top">Allow the individual to start getting ready before the other students<br />
Find a quieter area of the changing room for them to use<br />
Check laces are tied correctly before starting lesson </td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="100">Forgets kit</td><td valign="top">Avoidance<br />
Poor memory and organisation </td><td valign="top">Provide a locker for PE kit within the PE area<br />
Be aware of lack of confidence and provide opportunities for the individual to succeed </td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="100">Slow to follow instructions</td><td valign="top">Poor auditory processing – may have only just processed one instruction while the next has already been given<br />
Poor motor planning skills </td><td valign="top">Don’t ask this person to go first as they will often pick up cues from the others about what to do<br />
Pair the individual up with someone who is sensitive and knows what they are doing<br />
Use hand-over-hand methods to demonstrate how to handle equipment, or ask a sensitive peer to help demonstrate/guide </td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="100">Can’t manage team games</td><td valign="top">Difficulty judging speed and distance<br />
Difficulty making quick alterations to own body position<br />
Difficulty adjusting position of body in response to changes in environment<br />
Poor spatial awareness<br />
Lacks ball skills<br />
Poor understanding of rules and strategies </td><td valign="top">Look for alternative physical activities, particularly individual sports such as golf, running, ice skating, climbing, cycling, yoga, dancing and martial arts. </td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="100">Movements appear awkward & effortful</td><td valign="top">Tendency to “lock” joints so can’t stabilise some joints while moving others purposefully<br />
Random contraction/relaxation of muscles so seems to be constantly moving<br />
Poor control of force/extent of movements </td><td valign="top">Don’t draw attention to awkwardness of movements<br />
Break down activities into component parts and teach these separately<br />
Be aware that these individuals take longer to reach increasing skill levels compared to other children </td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="100">Tires quickly</td><td valign="top">Low muscle tone affects stamina, balance and ability to hold positions against gravity </td><td valign="top">Offer graded motor activities that gradually increase stamina over time, e.g. number of lengths swum<br />
Be aware that performance will deteriorate during the lesson </td></tr>
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Personal presentation: Strategies for secondary school</div>
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<tr><th scope="col"><strong>Concern</strong></th><th scope="col"><strong>Explanation</strong></th><th scope="col"><strong>Strategies & accommodations</strong></th></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="100">Looks different to his/her peers</td><td valign="top">The individual can only tolerate certain fabrics and clothing styles because of the way they feel on their body<br />
Individual can’t manage shoe laces, buttons etc. so clothing choices are limited </td><td valign="top">Review school uniform policy to see if it can be more flexible. Polo shirts are easier to manage than buttoned shirts, especially on PE days<br />
Find out why a person prefers a particular clothing style. Explore issues of fabric sensitivity etc. within tutor groups to increase tolerance by peers.<br />
Work with parents to identify strategies to help such as sewing on cuff buttons with elastic. <br />
Accept individuality. </td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="100">Concerns about personal hygiene</td><td valign="top">Individual has difficulty using a shower or bath at home<br />
Stress increases perspiration<br />
Individual may be reluctant to use school toilets because of intimidation<br />
Individual may have difficulty with the practicalities of toileting and cleaning </td><td valign="top">Talk sensitively to the individual about how it’s necessary to shower more frequently during adolescence.<br />
Find out if there are practical reasons why washing is difficult and contact the OT for advice if necessary<br />
Minimise stress and offer relaxation sessions<br />
Find out if there are reasons why a person won’t use the toilets. Arrange for them to use other loos if appropriate.<br />
OTs can offer advice about self-care issues such as toileting, dressing etc. Suggest you can make a referral to help an individual to develop their independence skills. </td></tr>
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Handling equipment: Strategies for secondary school</div>
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<tr><td valign="top" width="100">Can’t draw straight lines</td><td valign="top">Difficulty holding ruler steady with one hand </td><td valign="top">Suggest use of ridged rulers or those with a cork backing<br />
Provide “labelling templates” with measured spaces to help centre underlining </td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="100">Holds pen in upright position</td><td valign="top">Hasn’t developed in-hand manipulative skills<br />
Poor hand strength </td><td valign="top">Try a Stabilo ‘S Move pen<br />
Try writing on a sloping surface </td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="100">Can’t control a computer mouse well</td><td valign="top">Poor isolation of fingers to click buttons<br />
Delayed responses so holds button down for too long<br />
Poor control of extent of movements </td><td valign="top">Try a range of alternatives including smaller models, left hand models, roller balls etc.<br />
Adjust the repeat button speed </td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="100">Difficulty pouring, measuring etc. during technology and science. Health and safety concerns</td><td valign="top">Poor control of force/extent of movements<br />
Tendency to lean forward over the table for extra stability affects fluency of arm movements<br />
Poor balance means some people struggle when sitting on high stools </td><td valign="top">Pair individuals with a buddy who will pour, move and measure<br />
Make sure groups are not working too close together<br />
Provide stools with foot rests and arms or allow the individual to stand up when handling equipment<br />
Secure equipment to the desk if possible </td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="100">Using scissors, compass etc</td><td valign="top">Difficulty with activities requiring use of both hands together<br />
Can’t remember how to use equipment </td><td valign="top">Allow and encourage the individual to use special equipment they find helpful e.g. looped scissors, circle scribe compass etc<br />
Provide clear instructions about how to use equipment if needed </td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="100">Difficulty using woodwork tools</td><td valign="top">Difficulty stabilising materials with one hand whilst using equipment with the other<br />
Noise of sawing is overwhelming </td><td valign="top">Secure materials where possible<br />
Watch for signs of stress due to noise and allow time out </td></tr>
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Homework & messages home: strategies for secondary school</div>
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<tr><td valign="top" width="100">Homework isn’t handed in</td><td valign="top">Individual hasn’t written homework requirements down correctly<br />
Forgets to hand homework in<br />
Doesn’t know where to hand homework in </td><td valign="top">Give homework at the start of the lesson<br />
Write homework requirements on a slip of paper for individual to stick into their planne<br />
r Put a sticker on planners to indicate people who need help to note their homework down. Write it in as you walk round the class. Collect the planners of people who need help at the start of the lesson and write homework down for them<br />
Make sure the individual knows the system for handing in homework<br />
Encourage form tutors to prompt individuals to hand in homework as part of a regular routine<br />
Help the individual to set up a timetable to show when homework should be handed in<br />
Work with parents to set up a system at home so the individual can plan ahead, particularly for project work<br />
Before giving a detention for missing homework try to find out why homework hasn’t been completed. </td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="100">Homework is of a higher standard than class work</td><td valign="top">Individual is less distracted at home so finds it easier to focus<br />
Parents provide support with planning and organisation of work </td><td valign="top">Find out what support parents are providing at home – it is likely to be with the practical aspects of the task which allows the individual to concentrate on the content<br />
Find out how much time an individual is spending on homework. Suggest suitable time limits. </td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="100">Messages don’t reach home</td><td valign="top">Individual loses pieces of paper<br />
Forgets to hand papers to parents </td><td valign="top">For important messages, contact parents directly<br />
Help the individual to use their planner effectively<br />
Encourage individuals to put messages and letters into a clear plastic wallet <br />
Work with parents to use the planner as an effective means of communication </td></tr>
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Dyspraxia Foundation Secondary Classroom Guidelines</h2>
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The Dyspraxia Foundation has launched their Secondary Classroom Guidelines to coincide with its <strong>Teens to Adults</strong> campaign. The new school guidelines focus attention on aspects of organisation and learning which present significant difficulties for young people with dyspraxia.</div>
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The <em>Secondary Classroom Guidelines</em> can be found below along with an article focussing on teenagers’ issues which was recently published in SEN Magazine. (<a href="http://www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk/downloads/SEN42_Dyspraxia.pdf" target="_blank">download the article here</a>)</div>
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TThe new guidelines complement the Dyspraxia Foundation Classroom Guidelines for teachers in primary schools. Both sets of guidelines can also be found on the foundation’s website. Feedback about education issues is always welcome and can be sent to Wendy Fidler, Chair of the Education Panel, via the Dyspraxia Foundation Head Office.</div>
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The inaugural <b>UK</b> interdisciplinary forum on <b>dyspraxia</b> in ... from psychological <b>support</b>, perhaps in <b>groups</b> ... Review <b>Developmental</b> <b>coordination</b> <b>disorder</b> (<b>dyspraxia</b>): an ...</div>
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I have a facebook page <b>Dyspraxia</b> Foundation National Adult <b>Support</b> <b>Group</b> ... www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.<b>uk</b> ... this could be rewoerded as <b>Developmental</b> <b>Coordination</b> <b>Disorder</b> ...</div>
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<b>Dyspraxia</b> (also known as <b>developmental</b> <b>co-ordination</b> <b>disorder</b> ... <b>Dyspraxia</b> Foundation has a network of local <b>support</b> <b>groups</b> ... <b>dyspraxia</b>; <b>Developmental</b> <b>coordination</b> <b>disorder</b> ...</div>
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... of <b>Developmental</b> <b>Coordination</b> <b>Disorder</b> ... work with any <b>group</b> ... affected by <b>Dyspraxia</b> or <b>Developmental</b> <b>Coordination</b> <b>Disorder</b> ...</div>
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... <b>dyspraxia</b> (referred to as <b>developmental</b> <b>coordination</b> <b>disorder</b> ... <b>UK</b> ... <b>support</b> their learning. Other names. Collier first described <b>developmental</b> <b>dyspraxia</b> as 'congenital ...</div>
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( <b>Dyspraxia</b> Foundation , <b>UK</b> ) '<b>Developmental</b> <b>Dyspraxia</b>' or '<b>Developmental</b> <b>Co-ordination</b> <b>Disorder</b>' is ... mouth requires fine motor <b>coordination</b> ... • Performs poorly in <b>group</b> but ...</div>
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