by Dan DeMarle | Feb 9, 2025 | Individual Educational Plan IEP, Special Education
“How do kids qualify for special education? Learn about the 13 disability categories and other important details about Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). What are the 13 disability categories in special education? And why do they matter? To qualify for...
by Dan DeMarle | Feb 9, 2025 | ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism, Other Health Impairment
“recent Nutrients study examines the relationship iron deficiency (ID) and sleep-related disorders. Iron and sleep/wake disorders Iron is a trace element present in neurons, astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, and microglia. Iron is also an essential component for...
by Dan DeMarle | Feb 9, 2025 | Autism, Autism Research
“Our understanding of autism has changed significantly in the past years. Previously viewed as a rare childhood disorder with a focus on deficits and pathology, autism is now recognized as a common, lifelong and heterogenous condition characterized by a broad...
by Dan DeMarle | Feb 9, 2025 | Autism, Autism Research, Speech and Language
“A new study reveals that difficulties in adapting to changes in speech patterns may affect how adolescents with autism understand tone and meaning. Verbal communication isn’t just about the words we use—it’s also about how we say them. For example, the phrase...
by Dan DeMarle | Feb 9, 2025 | Special Education
“A new study has shown significant improvements in student engagement when teachers adopt evidence-based strategies to support students with learning difficulties. The research, led by two experts from QUT’s Centre for Inclusive Education, focused on high school...
