| Developmental Language Delay
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What is developmental language delay/ developmental language disorder?
These terms are often used interchangeably to describe more
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| Author : Bob Daines
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Created : 27 Sep 2004
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| ADHD.org.nz
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A New Zealand ADHD online support group with information, causes, treatment, management suggestions, links and information about local support groups in your area.
http://www.adhd.org.nz . . . more
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| Author : Edusearch
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Created : 06 Sep 2004
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| Teenadders Inc.
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Teenadders Inc.( a non profit organisation) offers support and assistance to ADD/ADHD teens and their families. http://www.teenadders.org.nz has information about treatment, entitlements, teenage issues, links and resources. . . . more
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| Author : Edusearch
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Created : 06 Sep 2004
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| 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 adul . . . more
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| Author : Edusearch
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Created : 15 May 2004
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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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| Author : Edusearch
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Created : 15 Dec 2003
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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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| Author : Edusearch
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Created : 10 Aug 2003
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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 . . . more
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| Author : William Syndrome Foundation
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Created : 25 Apr 2003
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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 . . . more
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| Author : Edusearch
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Created : 15 Mar 2003
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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-la . . . more
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| Author : Edusearch
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Created : 05 Feb 2003
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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 Syn . . . more
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| Author : Cloud 9 Foundation
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Created : 02 Dec 2002
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