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Common Core Tough on Children with Special Needs

– ” The standards don’t allow enough flexibility for students who learn differently.” In a recent discussion board thread on reading comprehension challenges in autism, a special-education teacher commented that her students can’t understand the assigned reading passages. “When I complained, I was told that I could add extra support, but not actually change the…

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10 Facts You May Not Know About ADHD

When you think about ADHD, what do you imagine? If you’re like most people, it’s probably a stereotypical image of a young boy bouncing off the walls, buzzing with pent-up, unfocused energy. But many people with ADHD aren’t hyperactive at all, and by the time they reach adulthood, most hyperactive people have calmed down —…