How to become a Dyslexia Specialist

29th December 2017

According to Malcolm Alexander, one of his teachers said, "When I teach, when I look at a student's work, I always try to find something nice in it. And then go into the rest of it." Dyslexia is a learning disability, dyslexic kids experience varying degree of difficulty with reading, spelling and/or speaking from person to person due to difference in brain development. Most kids affected with dyslexia are quite ‘intelligent’, showcasing strengths in other areas exce ...

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Benefits of Pursuing a Child Psychology Course

26th December 2017

A teacher acts as a philosopher and a guide to the students, with in-depth knowledge about the growth and development of the child and his requirements at different levels.  The significance of having effective teachers who possess the knowledge and proficiency to teach special needs students have escalated over the years. The need of the hour is to get a specialization in Special Education teachers training courses that aim to involve students with special needs in general classes and e ...

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Become a Certified ADHD Specialist Teacher

21st December 2017

The term ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. It is a very common biological disorder. Children suffering from this disorder exhibit hyperactive, impulsive and mostly inattentive behaviour. Doctors usually look out for behaviours that are not typical of that age or when children face difficulty in functioning at their home and social environment. Due to these characteristics, children face difficulty in following instructions, which in turn has an impact on their academic ...

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How To Become A Professional Nanny?

11th December 2017

Nannies are basically caregivers for young children either in their own home or in daycare facilities. Hence it is quite imperative for them to have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the child development process, right from the prenatal stage to the adolescent. It is the responsibility of the nanny to tend to the needs of the child that he/she yearns for. According to Helen Adeosun, veteran nanny and founder of CareAcademy, Nannies are “responsible for the emotional, physical and ...

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The Importance of Awareness on Autism

4th December 2017

Autism is a neurological disorder that can be characterized by impaired communication and social interaction. Children who suffer from autism also show repetitive and restricted behaviour. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or simply Autism, affects the brain which results in growth and development disorder. Even though there are medicines for it which can control this disorder, however, autism cannot be cured and is a lifelong progression. But that does not mean that children with autism should be ...

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Who should join SEN courses?

27th November 2017

SEN, the acronym for Special Education Needs, is meant for children who have learning disabilities or problems and face various difficulties with their Education. These children are unable to function independently in a classroom and find it difficult to adjust in a regular classroom without any Special Teacher dedicated to them. Hence all-inclusive classrooms, comprising of both regular, as well as special children, have Special Educators who act as teachers or ‘Shadow Teachers’ in ...

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