Word Retrieval activities for Children
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| What is a word-retrieval problem?
The terms �word retrieval problem� or �word finding difficulty� imply that the person knows and understands the word, and has used it correctly before. However, they have difficulty retrieving such known words at times. Children and adults with language disorders are frequently found to have word retrieval difficulties. Often when a person (child or adult) is h . . . more
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Ongoing and Reviewable Resourcing Schemes (ORRS)
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| The Ongoing and Reviewable Resourcing Schemes (ORRS) help students who have very high or high ongoing special education needs by providing extra teaching, specialist programming and education support, wherever they attend school.
These guidelines will help you to decide whether your child or student is likely to be eligible for help under the schemes, and to complete the application form. This . . . more
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Central Auditory Processing Disorder
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| Jennifer, 9, seems to pay attention when the teacher works with her one-on-one. But when there are group discussions, she spends most of her time looking out the window. The teacher is complaining she doesn't participate in class, and is giving Jennifer lower grades as a result.
Shawn, 12, was supposed to be home in time for his dentist's appointment at 3:30. But when he finally walked in the hou . . . more
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Traumatic Brain Injury.
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| Traumatic Brain Injury.
What is Traumatic Brain Injury?
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when a sudden physical assault on the head causes damage to the brain. The damage can be focal, confined to one area of the brain, or diffuse, involving more than one area of the brain. TBI can result from a closed head injury or a penetrating head injury. A closed head injury occurs when the head sudde . . . more
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Williams Syndrome
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| Williams Syndrome
Williams Syndrome is a rare disorder. Like Down's Syndrome it is caused by an abnormality in chromosomes, and shows a wide variation in ability from person to person.
Williams People have a unique pattern of emotional, physical and mental strengths and weaknesses. For parents, teachers, and care workers, learning about this pattern can be a key to understanding a Williams . . . more
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Spectacles (Glasses) Subsidy for Children
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| Enable New Zealand administers the Ministry of Health spectacle subsidy for children. This subsidy provides assistance for children with vision problems in low-income families.
Who can apply?
The spectacle subsidy can be accessed if your child:
has a disability as defined by the Ministry of Health,
is under eight years of age,
has undergone a professional eye examination and has a prescri . . . more
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Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)- An Overview
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| Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) is a disability that affects how the brain processes spoken language. Kids with APD have difficulty interpreting and storing information despite normal hearing. In addition to hindering speech and language development, APD can affect other areas of learning, particularly reading and writing.
What is APD?
Ask a parent, teacher, audiologist, speech-language . . . more
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Aspergers Booklet
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After a longer than anticipated wait, Asperger�s Syndrome � 'What Teachers Need To Know', has finally been printed!
The many people who have received the free electronic version of this booklet have commented on how easy to read and understand the book is. It has been put together with busy teachers in mind so that they can quickly get the most essential information on Asperger�s Syndrome.
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Autistic Spectrum Disorder Resources and Initiatives
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Rau rangatira maa, tenei te mihi ki a koutou i runga i te kaupapa o te ra.
Tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutoa katoa.
[Distinguished guests, greetings to you gathered here for this purpose today. Greetings once, twice, three times to you all.]
Good morning and thank you for the opportunity to speak today.First I would like to take this opportunity to applaud you for your ongoing wor . . . more
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TalkLink- Assistive Technology Service
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| The TalkLink Trust
The TalkLink Trust was established in Auckland in1991 to provide assistive technology services for people who have communication disabilities. The TalkLink Trust operates two centres, one in Auckland and one in Wellington.
TalkLink centres employ assistive technology specialists who have qualifications and/or experience in speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, neu . . . more
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