Belvoir Special School Art

Hi Everyone,
This year I am back at Belvoir Special School, after a 2 year stint at the Hume Regional Office. I'm so happy to be back, working directly with students. I hope that it will mean that I will have the opportunity to keep this blog updated, on a more regular basis.
I have been teaching art, to a sensational group of Middle Years students, over the past two weeks and would love to hear from other special educators who are doing the same.
Art is meant to be shared, so please visit our art blog to look at the the projects we have been working on.
You can visit us by following this link.
http://room132at.blogspot.com.au/

Free Autism Seminar iTunes Recordings from Yale University

Hi Everyone,

Yale University has a great new resource designed to assist anyone with an interest in finding out more about Autism Spectrum Disorders.

This series of 15 evidence based, video lectures is a great place to begin your ASD learning journey or to update your knowledge.

Click here to start watching.

A Cure for Fragile X ?

Check out the amazing work of the FRAXA Research Foundation.

Understanding Fragile X - Information and Resources for Parents and Teachers

Hi Everyone,

I have spent quite some time this morning exploring the National Fragile X Foundation (USA) website. The site is full of terrific resources to support the understandings of educational and allied medical professionals and a wonderful resource for parents, navigating a new diagnosis, to find evidence based, up to date information about the syndrome.

I highly recommend watching the 26 minute video Understanding Fragile X which explains very simply what Fragile X is, as well as the educational approaches most successful in working with this group of learners.

Exercises for Children with Cerebral Palsy - University of Wollongong

Hi Everyone,

I have been scouring the internet for resources to support teachers working with students with Cerebral Palsy. Check out The University of Wollongong's fantastic video library of exercises, that can be downloaded straight onto your own computer.

Welcome to Holland Poem - Video

How does it feel to be the parent of a child with special needs?
A well known poem, performed brilliantly.

Life's a Twitch - A Documentary about one man's journey with Tourette Syndome.

My work has brought me into the lives of some sensational kids with Tourette Syndrome. I am always amazed at their resourcefulness in masking their condition and dismayed that they have to expend so much energy in doing so.

Dr Duncan McKinlay describes what it was like for him growing up with the syndrome and how it has shaped his life. It is a must see documentary for teens with Tourette's.

Click here to watch this amazing 30 minute documentary.

Click here to visit Doctor Duncan Mc Kinlay's website 'Life's a Twitch'.