Autism Learning Skills

What is meant by autism learning skills? There are several methods through which we learn: Through seeing (visually) Hearing (auditory), Touching or manipulating an object (kinesthetically or 'hands-on' learning). An example of these would be, looking at a picture book or reading a textbook, this would be visual learning. Listening to a c.d., or going to a lecture this would be learning through hearing…and pressing buttons to determine how to operate a DVD involves learning kinesthetically, through touch and feel. Mostly we learn... Read More »

Why is Parental Involvement Important in Children's Education?

Why is parental Involvement Important in Children's Education? Numerous research has been done to conclude that parents who are involved with their children's education are building the foundations for a better educated child. These children will be better adjusted to school which can lead to more education. In addition, parents are sending a message to their children that education is important. In addition, parental involvement is important because parents who are part of their children education will understand the importance of reading. These... Read More »

Learning to Think

Summer is quickly coming to an end, and school has begun for many children. School buses are busily picking up students and dropping them off during the morning and evening commutes. With the beginning of a new school year, I thought it would be helpful to look into the realm of education and the way our students think and learn. For most students in the general education population today, the focus of education is on their ability to think and use problem solving... Read More »

Multiplication by Two - How to Practice Multiplying with Playing Cards

If you want to teach a child to multiply by two, one of the easiest ways is to explain that multiplication by two is simply doubling the number. Instead of showing the child endless multiplication tables and multiplication charts, get out a deck of cards and do the following: • Remove the Tens, Jacks, Queens and Kings. You won't need them. • Take a Two of any other suit (say Spades) and place it face up on the table. • Take the Ace... Read More »

What Parents and Teachers should Know about Suicide in Adolescents (Part 2)

What can be done to help someone who may be suicidal?: 1. Take it seriously. Myth: "The people who talk about it don't do it." Studies have found that more than 75% of all completed suicides did things in the few weeks or months prior to their deaths to indicate to others that they were in deep despair. Anyone expressing suicidal feelings needs immediate attention. Myth: "Anyone who tries to kill himself has got to be crazy." Perhaps 10% of all suicidal people... Read More »

What Parents and Teachers should Know about Suicide in Adolescents (Part 1)

Suicide is one of the commonest causes of death among young people. The latest mean worldwide annual rates of suicide per 100,000 are 0.5 for females and 0.9 for males among 5-14-year-olds, and 12.0 for females and 14.2 for males among 15-24-year-olds. Suicide is the sixth leading cause of death among children aged 5-14 years, and the third leading cause of death among all those 15-24 years old. In most countries, males outnumber females in youth suicide statistics. There are far more suicidal... Read More »