Archive 2016-17

arrowsVicarious Trauma: Awareness, Balance, and Creating Connections
05/03/2017
What is vicarious trauma? According to the Association of Psychology, it is known as secondary trauma; it can be described as indirect exposure to a traumatic event through a first-hand account or narrative of the event.
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arrowsAutism Awareness
04/18/2017
It's that time again, time to Light It Up Blue! World Autism Awareness Day was celebrated on Sunday, April 2, 2017 and provided an opportunity to show support to individuals with Autism and their families.
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arrowsBrain Development
03/08/2017
Although technology has many benefits and advantages in today's world, it is important for parents and caregivers of children to understand the potential impact technology has on the young, developing brain.
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arrowsCompliance
02/22/2017
"This defiant student is undermining my authority. I feel like he has hijacked my classroom." The defiant student-- defiant of the rules and of authority-- often dominates the teacher's and the entire classroom's time and energy, making the teacher feel as if he/she is "losing control" of the class.
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arrowsListen Up! Equal Access for Students with Hearing Loss
11/02/2016
Not being able to hear is often largely underestimated because, for the most part, it is an invisible disability. The primary difference between students with hearing loss and their typically hearing peers is that they do not access speech as completely.
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arrows5 Tips for Culturally Diverse Conferences
10/19/2016
Have you ever been challenged by engaging families who come from culturally diverse backgrounds? If so, you are not alone.
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arrowsIs the Honeymoon Over? Responding to Problem Behavior
10/05/2016
Students have been in class for several weeks and the honeymoon period of compliant behavior may be over. With all the positive supports and interventions you have in place, you still may start noticing some challenging behaviors bubbling up to the surface.
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