There are websites available, such as the CDC's website available, that help identify symptoms of special needs such as ADHD. The child's doctor would be the most accurate way to have a child tested for developmental delays and other special needs. By identifying the needs early on, it can better prepare you for the future and give you a better understanding of what is to come. ... One specific program that is a must when it comes to a child with special needs is an IEP or an Individualized Education Program. ... When setting up the transitional plans, the purpose is to focus on gra...

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Children may require special classrooms and teachers trained to help children with these special needs. ... School factors (such as failure to accommodate for individual needs, inappropriate expectations, or inconsistency) can also contribute to an emotional disability. ... Social Behavior Most students with emotional disturbance have problems with their social behavior, often manifested as less mature or inappropriate social skills. Some students may be particularly aggressive with peers and adults and cause harm when playing or interacting with others. These students act out in class, do not...

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However not all students with AD/HD are hyperactive. ... In literature these types of students are referred to as ADD. Students with the inattentive type often appear lethargic, or hypoactive. ... The student is easily distracted by external stimuli. ... The student may talk excessively. ...

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Posters on the walls may look nice, but there needs to be at least some " white space" that is free of clutter. ... Surround the student with good role models, preferably students whom they view as significant others. ... Work with your ADHD students one-on-one if you can. ... An important thing to remember is to make the student feel comfortable with asking questions because most ADHD students will not ask for help. ... From working with this student and writing this paper, I have decided to continue to major in education but minor in Special Ed. ...

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When we pay attention: we initiate, direct our attention to where it is needed at the moment; we sustain, pay attention for as long as needed; we inhibit, avoid focusing on something that distracts our attention from where it needs to be; and finally we shift, move our attention to other things as needed. ... Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), completed a long-term, multi-site study to determine which treatments had the greatest positive effect on reducing ADHD symptoms. ...

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When we pay attention: we initiate, direct our attention to where it is needed at the moment; we sustain, pay attention for as long as needed; we inhibit, avoid focusing on something that distracts our attention from where it needs to be; and finally we shift, move our attention to other things as needed. ... Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), completed a long-term, multi-site study to determine which treatments had the greatest positive effect on reducing ADHD symptoms. ...

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