Monthly Archives: May 2010
The Spastic Forms of Cerebral Palsy: A Guide to the Assessment of Adaptive Functions
Product DescriptionThis book is the result of studies on cerebral palsy (CP) in children that the authors and thier collaborators (medical doctors and therapists) have carried out in the recent years. It addresses the manin topICS associated with the evaluation of adaptive functions in the spastic forms of the CP (definition and modifications over the [...]
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The Disability Insurance Trap
One out of every four Americans will miss at least 90 consecutive days of work because of an injury or sickness between the ages of 35 and 65. Disability insurance can help prevent such medical disasters from becoming financial disasters.However, disability insurance is usually obtained through deeply flawed group policies offered by employers. Employees with [...]
Loans for Disabled- Easy Funds Especially for the Disabled Persons
Loans for disabled are specially designed for the people who are disabled to earn enough income for them. The individuals who are suffering from certain disability and are physically challenged are eligible to avail this loan. Loans for people on Dss help an individual to meet up his/her urgent requirements. Disabled persons generally live [...]
How advantageous is it to get a master’s in special education?
Right now, I am a freshman in college working on my undergrad in Special Education, I want to transfer to a new school, which only offers special education as minor. Therefore I would major in El. Ed., minor in Special Ed, and then move on to get my master’s in special ed. Would it [...]
My Aspergers Syndrome
Asperger syndrome. (also called Asperger’s syndrome, Asperger’s disorder, Asperger’s or AS) is the autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in which there is no general delay in language or cognitive development. Like other ASDs, it is characterized by difficulties in social interaction and restricted, stereotyped patterns of behavior and interests. Although not mentioned in standard diagnostic criteria [...]
“PEER PERCEPTIONS” from A Life Less Ordinary (Dyslexia Doc**entary)
A Life Less Ordinary is a touching film that brings to hand the incredible firsthand accounts from several families as they strive to cope with their child’s dyslexia. Often left trapped in a world of isolation and unknown, this doc**entary provides reassurance to parents and their young at a time when they need it most. [...]
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Autistic Youth
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Social Skill Development in 3 Easy Steps
Having adequate social skills is a necessity to survive the dating scene, a professional environment and even the everyday family life. From as early as the time that you were a kid, do you remember your mother telling you about how you should behave properly in a social scene or in front of strangers or [...]
Assistive Technology Partners Overview
This video briefly describes Assistive Technology Partner’s mission, how ATP helps people who need assistance, and what endeavors ATP is involved in.
Close Up: Dyslexia