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Are We Raising a Generation of “Calculator Kids?”

Forty years ago, an Indiana electronics company brought a product to market that did more to impact the way we educate our kids than almost anything else in the past century. The company, Bowmar Instruments, began selling the first handheld pocket calculator – for a whopping $240!

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Music Therapy for Children With Developmental Disabilities

Children with developmental disabilities may benefit from various types of interventions, including speech therapy, physical therapy, tutoring and academic or emotional counseling. Music therapy serves a specific role in that it fosters creativity and relaxation while also potentially boosting processing skills, fine motor skills and social skills. When considering music therapy, select a credentialed professional music therapist who has experience working with children with special needs.