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How Board Games Boost Skills and Smarts for Kids with ADHD

Board games offer many benefits, especially to people with ADHD. By intrinsically teaching the child life skills in a fun way, games bring enjoyment and a learning opportunity.     Learn Problem-Solving Skills Games that balance luck and strategy will help children with ADSD develop problem-solving skills by simulating real-life situations and understanding that sometimes …

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How Gamification Turns Education into an Addictive Adventure

Gamification involves incorporating game-like elements into non-gaming activities, enhancing engagement and motivation. Designed with intrinsic motivation as a core element, gamification is based on the desire to do something because you are interested in doing it.   Implementing Gamification In A Learning Program A popular global concept in gamification is learning that occurs through immersive …

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The Benefits Picture Cards Offer People With Autism

Autism, also known as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is characterized by a wide range of symptoms and challenges that vary from person to person and affect social interaction, communication, and behavior. People with autism may have difficulties with social communication and interaction,  and communication challenges are prevalent. The challenges associated with autism often manifest as: …

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Teaching Kids With Dyslexia to Read: Strategies & Techniques

Frequently, children are only diagnosed with dyslexia in the first few years at school when they are learning to read and fall behind their peers. Dyslexia isn’t caused by a lack of intelligence- children simply can’t develop the skill to decode written language. Because some children find ways to compensate for poor reading skills, the …

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Supporting Learners with Slow Processing Speed

Supporting Learners with Slow Processing Speed: Challenges & Strategies

Processing speed is gauged by how quickly the brain absorbs, understands, and responds to information, a process that varies from person to person. It can be likened to a quiz game—some people buzz in with the right answer almost immediately, while others take longer to arrive at the answer. Processing speed is not a measure …

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Graph Papers: A Versatile Visual Aid to Help Children Solve Math Problems

Graph paper is more than just a tool for drawing graphs; it is a powerful visual aid that can significantly enhance a child’s ability to understand and solve math problems it is a manipulative for children between the ages of six and 13 and serves as an invaluable resource in organizing work, visualizing concepts, and …

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Guide to Teaching Children With Autism

9 Tips You Should Know When Teaching Children with Autism

As the tools we possess to identify autism and other such neurodivergent conditions improve, so do our knowledge on how to best care for, assist, and improve our methods when it comes to teaching children with autism. Having this knowledge is important not just for parents, teachers, and caregivers, for everyone. Neurodivergent folk are a …

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Techniques for Assisting an Autistic Child in Developing Math Skills

It Can Be Tricky Mathematics can present a formidable challenge for children, but those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face unique difficulties in this subject. During the weekends, there may be a temptation to forgo math practice. However, as a parent of a child with ASD, you know the significance of consistency in maintaining mathematical …

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