Message from the President – Dr. Roger Pierangelo Welcome to the October 2004 edition of the Special Educator E-Journal. Our Special Educator for this month is very comprehensive, covering numerous areas of interest to those who teach children...

Christopher Healy University of Maine at Orono Abstract In public schools nationwide, students categorized with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have traditionally been removed from the general education setting, where they were taught in...

Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Impairments Orthopedic Impairments Topic Categories Bone Diseases Brachial Plexus/Erb's Palsy Cerebral Palsy Hydrocephalus Muscular Dystrophy Poliomyelitis Scoliosis Spina Bifida Spinal Cord Injury Spinal Muscular...

Overview of Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that becomes apparent in some children in the preschool and early school years. It is hard for these children to control...

PANDAS and PANS: What Is It, and How Can Educators Help? Username password forgot username or password? Publications ADHD Series Assessment in Special Education Series Autism Spectrum Disorders Series Back to School - Special Review Bullying of...

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT B-1. What is meant by “high-quality professional development”? The term “high-quality professional development” means professional development that meets the criteria contained in the definition...

PSPP FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions about PSPP What is a Paraprofessional? Paraprofessionals provide assistance to a variety of students including those with and without disabilities, with health needs, with limited...

Paired Reading Username password lost password? Publications ADHD Series Assessment in Special Education Series Autism Spectrum Disorders Series Back to School - Special Review Bullying of Children Classroom Management Series Discipline of...