According to the American Music Therapy Association, music therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program. Music therapy is an established health profession which is used to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social […]
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Using a wide variety of equipment, progressions, and activities, the Harbor School offers Adaptive Physical Education (APE) as one of its support services. APE does promote the overall health, fitness level and physical growth of the students. Strengthening these qualities for any student can enable them to grow and explore their world and their long-term […]
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For music therapy to be used effectively in special education, the educator cannot simply be an expert in one or the other. That person must be proficient in using one in concert with the other. How can general music education and individualized methods help a student with self-expression? How can music therapy tie into speech or occupational […]
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Attention-seeking behavior is an ongoing issue when working with special needs students of all ages. It is a simple equation. Behavior plus response equals reinforcement. The attention can be negative or positive. The child may still interpret the interaction as positive. The immediate solution to the problem is to ignore the behavior unless there is […]
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Devoted parents of children with special needs can easily find themselves lost in countless articles about the challenges of raising them. How often do they search for one that covers the challenge of being such a parent and receiving support? In order to relieve the exhaustion and endless worry, it is essential these parents are […]
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So, you’ve made it through another school year. You and your child with special needs should be proud and so relieved! What’s that? It’s already time to go back? It can’t be.Alright, just breathe. You can do this. 1Get Organized – Both the child and the school are counting on you to be organized. Start a […]
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No matter how many blogs we post, we can never forget the most significant voice that special needs children have: yours. Being a parent is a tough job, but we must ask that parents of children with special needs take on a second job. To fight the good fight, you must also be an advocate.Depending […]
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Learning essential life skills requires the attention of well-trained and experienced special education educators, family, and support members. The list below summarizes what we feel are the crucial skill sets for an individual to work on to obtain a level of independence and life satisfaction that is within their reach. That is our mission. Let […]
Continue readingWhile students and parents of children with behavioral issues stress over starting a new school year, ending the previous school year properly can make for a better beginning next year. Here are some tips from the experts in one of the best special needs schools in New Jersey, offering support in behaviorally challenged students. So, […]
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Finding the right special-education program for your child is all about the fit. While there’s many ways to teach children in autism spectrum schools, selecting the right methods and professionals for your child’s needs can help them thrive. Research shows that if we give the best available special education to children with severe disabilities, those children […]
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