New article from Special Needs Jungle:
Mid-December normally means just one thing in the SNJ stats gimp lair – the arrival of a fresh set of annual data about the activities of the Special Educational Needs …
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One of the most prestigious contemporary art awards in the world is for the first time going to an artist with a developmental disability.
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In a case with significant ramifications for how intellectual disability is defined, the U.S. Supreme Court is weighing how to factor multiple IQ scores.
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New article from Special Needs Jungle:
Against the backdrop of continued uncertainty over the future of EHCPs, a report has found schools are responsible for forcing many children with SEND out of the system through inflexible …
The post Boost support for children not in school, develop EOTAS guidance, and fund schools to be needs-led, say Ofsted and CQC inspectors appeared first on Special Needs Jungle.
Tania Tirraoro
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The U.S. Department of Education is bringing back hundreds of staffers to tackle a backlog of civil rights cases — including disability discrimination complaints — after trying for months to fire them.
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Through an industry first collaboration with Special Olympics, plans are underway for United Airlines to hire more individuals with disabilities at major airports across the country.
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New article from Special Needs Jungle:
Last week, Wes Streeting announced a review into rising diagnoses of autism, ADHD, and mental health conditions. “Wes Streeting orders inquiry into mental health ‘overdiagnosis’” yelled a Times headline, atop …
The post Focusing on ADHD and autism diagnosis won’t cut costs and wastes money that should be spent on urgent support appeared first on Special Needs Jungle.
Rachel Filmer
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An upcoming Blue Origin flight will mark a first for people with disabilities.
The post In First, Wheelchair User Set To Go To Space appeared first on Disability Scoop.
The two-year pause, intended to ward off fraud, will leave programs in limbo and clients' needs unmet, providers say.
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Already proving popular, the new program offers intensive services and high student-to-staff ratios for children who need to spend more than half of their school day in a separate setting.
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The holidays are always tricky for our family, just like they are for so many families with special-needs children. Our daughter is seven, but a simple Amazon search for “gifts for 7-year-old girls” doesn’t capture what she’ll actually love. If a toy isn’t tied to her current interest, it’s set aside within seconds. And when all her favorite shows seem to be from before 2015, gift hunting feels more like a treasure quest than a holiday tradition. This year, though, we’re preparing for something different. The greatest gift we could…
The post Some Christmas Miracles Come with Paws, and Ours Is Named Bingo appeared first on Finding Cooper's Voice | Welcome to the Secret World of Autism.
By Marcia Eckerd, Ph.D. The new year is just around the corner, making it the ideal time to take stock...Read more
The post 10 Ways to Get the New Year on Track first appeared on Smart Kids.
New article from Special Needs Jungle:
If there’s anything that can put a damper on Christmas, it’s the Government’s irony-free announcement of “the biggest national conversation about SEND in a generation”. Only it’s a “conversation” where …
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If you’ve ever taught a lesson on conjunctions and watched your learners stare back with that familiar blend of confusion and resignation, you are in good company. As English teachers, we juggle independent clauses, complex sentences, and different conjunctions while also trying to keep our instruction accessible, accurate, and engaging. These 10 examples of conjunction...
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The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in a case that advocates say could have major implications for how intellectual disability is defined.
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