Check out these apps that support learning from home for students with learning differences. https://www.edutopia.org/article/apps-students-special-needs-school-buildings-shutter?fbclid=IwAR1PvUsbmhAQhxoKo-gWcLF1B7UOezwlVzy_nblwO3X-eXOeSmIpoovvQY0
These books can spark curiosity about math and increase math engagement. https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/54983/10-nonfiction-childrens-books-that-humanize-mathematics?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_term=nprnews&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&fbclid=IwAR2Z80guA0KEnST7xRozIi2NQXDQ2RxDtFFBRZuIMv9m7R1ParW5dsBhmu0
More free and discounted resources for remote math instruction. https://www.weareteachers.com/best-math-websites/?utm_content=1584278640&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR33WSVr-qbCtqNaYkBCAdfzqVlTKHGPs1LvTm8ksJwezbuE5mZPzVWV9sw
Instead of presenting herself as someone who is overcoming a disability, Greta makes an argument that “she became an activist not in spite of her autism but because of it. ‘I see the world a bit different, from another perspective. It’s very common that people on the autism spectrum have a special interest. … I …
Here’s some great information about accessing accommodations at the collegiate level. If you need an initial or updated evaluation in order to receive accommodations at the collegiate level, Turning Points can help with that. https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/choosing-starting-school/leaving-high-school/7-things-to-know-about-college-disability-services
This local mother turned social stories about her daughter with autism into a series of books that you might find helpful. Bonus: a portion of the proceeds go towards special needs programs at local schools! Read the whole story here.
It’s never too early to start teaching kids about money. And April’s Financial Literacy Month is a great time to start! Here are 30 Resources to Teach Kids Financial Literacy
Here are some basic tips to help students who are having difficulty in math. However, there are three different types of dyscalculia. A thorough evaluation can identify which type the student is experiencing. Then, we can also identify exactly what accommodations and interventions will be most effective for that student. Read the full article here.
Using audiobooks is a great way to provide multi-sensory reading that improves both decoding and comprehension skills as long as the reader follows along with the text while listening. Read more here.
Here are ways to promote young girls’ interest in STEM fields: Promote female role models in STEM subjects, offer hands-on STEM exercises, and have teachers mentor and encourage girls in these subjects. Read more here.