Archive for the ‘Creative Arts’ Category
Dreams Fulfilled Through Music
We recently received a wonderful email from a great young lady: Nina Eng. We at Special Needs Resource Magazine were so impressed we decided to post the email so that our readers could share in her accomplishment.
My name is Nina Eng, and I was recently awarded the Gold Award from the Girl Scouts...
May 10th, 2012 | Creative Arts | Read More
Mute Young Man with Autism Sings
A man with autism that has rendered him almost mute is about to release an album after he was found to have perfect pitch and an amazing singing voice.
Kyle Coleman, 25, from Gwithian, Cornwall, was diagnosed with autism at the age of three and has only ever been able to say a few words.
However, his...
April 17th, 2012 | Creative Arts | Read More
Finding a Gym for Your Child
By Jyl and Keith Camhi
The benefits of physical activity and, conversely, the risks of inactivity are overwhelming for children. Physical development influences health, self-esteem, and even concentration power and academic success.
But many children are not getting off to a good start or reaching...
May 12th, 2011 | Creative Arts, Games & Recreation | Read More
You love Special Kids? Grab a tissue and watch this.
Twenty-five young adults with developmental disabilities from the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center joined Darius Rucker on the ACM Awards stage, performing “Music from the Heart,” a song the campers wrote collectively last summer with ACM Lifting Lives Music Camp songwriters Brett James and...
April 5th, 2011 | Creative Arts, Music | Read More
Autistic…Artisitic….and Amazing.
Some people with autism have amazing talents and many are not recognized for them. This young man’s artistic talent is amazing. Just watch:
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March 1st, 2011 | Art, Creative Arts | Read More
Static Photographic Visual Supports
Here are a few photos of items used to made Ravioli. No it’s not some special homemade recipe from a fancy chef that will knock your socks off — it’s from a can.
But, that’s where we begin with our students. Here are the items that you will need to make Ravioli from a can. ...
February 21st, 2011 | Cooking, Creative Arts, Free Printables, Visual Schedules | Read More
New Giveaway! Adapted PE and Visual Supports
And We Have a WINNER!! We are waiting on an Email back to get a gift to him. He is a recreational therapist and works with students with disabilities…perfect fit!! Thanks for all of the Email Entries and Thanks To FIT DECK For the wonderful prize!!
Remember this post from last week? Well...
February 5th, 2011 | Creative Arts, Dance & Movement | Read More
Cooking with Spatulatta!
Don’t you just LOVE cooking with kids? In cooking activities you have instant gratification and reinforcement (with FOOD!) all while doing Academic tasks (i.e.; Measuring); teaching Adaptive Skills (i.e.; daily living skills); teaching Communication skills (i.e.; following oral directives); teaching...
January 22nd, 2011 | Cooking, Creative Arts | Read More
Puppets and Disabilities
We have discussed the use of puppets before and how good they are in reaching children who have been traumatized, those with emotional/behavioral needs, those with developmental disabilities, with communication disorders, and those with autism. Puppets are also good for teaching children in typical...
January 9th, 2011 | Creative Arts, Puppets & Drama | Read More
Hap Palmer Music for children
You know that we promote using music in the classroom. The kids love it, you love it and it reaches children with special needs in a way that many other methods will not. Well, check out Hal Palmer’s music. It’s great!
If you want to know more about music and movement in the classroom here...
January 6th, 2011 | Creative Arts, Music | Read More
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