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5 Tips To Help Your Preschooler Learn To Read

By kindergarten most schools recommend (or require) that children read for at least 20 minutes every night. With benefits like positive self esteem, increased vocabulary, enhanced creativity, increased attention spans, and higher cognitive abilities*, it is no wonder why teachers and schools are placing such an emphasis on reading. I was a learning specialist in…

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Do You Have A Child With Autism? Learn All About IEP

Even if you’re just starting out in the world of autism (or your child is somewhere on the spectrum), you may have heard these three initials… IEP.The Individualized EducationProgram (IEP) is an educational program designed specifically for your child by your school district.

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Camps for Deaf Kids

If your child has a hearing impairment or is deaf, he may struggle in a mainstream camp environment. In a camp designed for hearing children, your child may feel left out while the others chat around a dark campfire and may even be in danger if the children are expected to hear a bell or alarm. A camp designed for and aware of deaf children may be a safer, more enjoyable option.