Dysphasia / Aphasia, Learning Disabilities and Disorders (Special Needs)
Dysphasia (a language disorder that affects the ability to communicate) and aphasia (a more severe form of dysphasia) typically result from damage to the language centers of the brain, often due to stroke, brain injury, or neurological conditions. While treatment can...
Dysphasia / Aphasia, Learning Disabilities and Disorders (Special Needs)
Here are some tips for managing tasks and assignments for a child with dysphasia or aphasia: Simplify Language Use simple, direct sentences with clear instructions. Break down tasks into small, manageable steps, providing one instruction at a time. Avoid using complex...
Dysphasia / Aphasia, Learning Disabilities and Disorders (Special Needs)
Aphasia: A brain-related condition that affects a person’s ability to understand, speak, read, or write. A stroke, traumatic brain injury, or neurodegenerative disease can cause aphasia. Symptoms vary depending on the part of the brain that was damaged....
Dyspraxia / DCD, Learning Disabilities and Disorders (Special Needs)
Dyspraxia, also known as Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), can present challenges in the public school system due to its impact on motor coordination, fine and gross motor skills, and sometimes executive functioning. Students with dyspraxia may struggle with...
Dyspraxia / DCD, Learning Disabilities and Disorders (Special Needs)
Supporting students with dyspraxia (developmental coordination disorder) requires strategies that address motor challenges, organization, and planning difficulties while providing a structured and understanding learning environment. Here are some effective classroom...
Dyspraxia / DCD, Learning Disabilities and Disorders (Special Needs)
Behavioral management strategies for a child with dyspraxia focus on supporting their motor coordination challenges, building self-esteem, and minimizing frustration. Here are some approaches that can help: Clear, Step-by-Step Instructions Break tasks down into small,...
