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The Value of Pictures for Children With Special Needs

Autistic kids are visual learners. They often understand and can handle visual input much better than they can absorb visual or auditory words. Our child has been receiving autism-related services since he was fifteen months old. We learned a long time ago how to help him when he’s struggling, we use pictures. One way was social stories. What is a social story? A social story is a tool used to help a child who struggles to understand their social world. Social stories do this by showing a child a social situation explained in pictures.

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Memory Problems in Children

Memory problems cause failed quizzes, forgotten homework and lost possessions for some children. The issues created by poor memory can lead to stress. Several conditions, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, known as ADHD, list poor memory as a side effect of the disorder. Knowing what causes poor memory and what to do about it will help you help your child.

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Children Birthday Party Game Ideas

Whether you will have your child’s birthday at home or at an off-site location, birthday party games make the event more festive. Long after the party ends, children will have forgotten the decorations, menu and even the prizes, but they will remember the fun they had playing with the other guests. Plan a mix of children’s party games as well as less-structured activities, so that everyone finds something to enjoy!

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Children’s Birthday Party Game Ideas

No matter what the theme, games add extra zing to a birthday party. Children’s party games tend toward the silly or the creative, so have some fun and toss a few beach balls into a game of volleyball or use face paint for monster-theme makeovers. The best aspect of planning games for parties is that you can adapt them to your party theme, playing Pin the Star on the Wand or Musical Pirate Boats.