by Common Ground | Jun 28, 2013 | Features
By Michael C. Selbst, Ph.D., BCBA-D Like reading and math, social skills can be taught.Many children with social skills difficulties and pragmatic and social language needs require support and instruction throughout the summer months in areas such as...
by Common Ground | Jun 25, 2013 | Teachers
Strategy instruction gives students the tools and techniques they need in order to understand and learn new material or skills.If you’ve ever played chess, chances are you used a fairly unsophisticated approach when first making your way around the board. It’s also...
by Common Ground | Sep 12, 2011 | Parents, Professionals, Q&A, Teachers
By Ira M. Fingles, Esq. “The judge noted that the student’s grades took into consideration effort, and were the result of a lot of prompting, cueing, and modifications.”Many students have what is referred to as ‘invisible disabilities’ that manifest in...