http://amazingcatechists.com/index/news-app/section.special needs News from amazingcatechists.com en 2010-09-08T18:58:21-04:00 hourly 1 1970-01-01T00:00+00:00 http://amazingcatechists.com/index/news-app/story.116/title.resources-for-working-with-children-with-disabilities As I was writing this today, my daughter who is cognitively delayed, has a mild form of autism and emotional Dysregulation came in... special needs 2010-08-11 http://amazingcatechists.com/index/news-app/story.96/title.special-ed-religion-classes I had to pull my daughter out of formal faith formation classes this year. It was a frustrating decision for me, because she understood the faith content of the class, but she is cognitively delayed and couldn’t manage the bookwork for the course... special needs 2010-05-04 http://amazingcatechists.com/index/news-app/story.84/title.the-least-of-our-brothers I am the mom of several children with varying disabilities, from a mild form of autism, moderate cognitive delays, anxiety disorders and dyslexia. Working with children who have disabilities is a special passion of mine... special needs 2010-04-06 http://amazingcatechists.com/index/news-app/story.64/title.adapting-to-the-special-needs-student When educating students with disabilities it is important to recognize that they may not absorb and understand information in the traditional way. With this in mind, there are a few ways to maximize their learning experience... special needs 2010-03-03 http://amazingcatechists.com/index/news-app/story.49/title.multi-sensory-approach All children learn differently! End of story. Each child has been programmed, by God, to respond uniquely to varied types of input. special needs 2010-02-03 http://amazingcatechists.com/index/news-app/story.42/title.literal-language When my son, Nicholas, was about three he asked us why monks got married? We were completely confused, explaining that monks do not marry, they live a cloistered celibate life. special needs 2010-01-12 http://amazingcatechists.com/index/news-app/story.4/title.removing-distractions With seven kids at home it can be difficult for me to concentrate on anything for longer than a few moments! Imagine then, what it is like for a child who suffers with attention problems, to pay attention in Faith Formation Class. special needs 2009-10-13