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Why teaching letter names may impede your child's learning. Fortunately, there is a better solution. Jill explains. By Jill Hicks, M.Sc., Speech-Language Pathologist By Jill Hicks  Sometimes students with different learning abilities are assigned to a "Life Skills" program. The problem isn't with learning life skills. Life skills are important. The problem is deciding students with Down syndrome should not be included. That they are incapable of benefiting from academic instruction. Click on the colored "Read More" to continue.
By Jill Hicks
 Carly Anderson has written an excellent article to prepare parents for IEP/IPP meetings. Carly gives practical advice about how to be prepared for the meeting, how to keep communication open, set goals and measure progress. Well worth the read. You can find the article by clicking this link.
Top 10 tips for working with your child’s school SLP (speech-language pathologist) by Jill Hicks9/5/2016  Referral
Make sure your child has been referred to the school SLP. Many schools will automatically refer a child with Down syndrome to the school SLP. In some cases a parent request for a referral to the SLP may be necessary. You may be required to sign a release form to allow the school SLP to see your child. This should be done as early as possible in the school year. Click the colored "Read More" below to continue.  To quotes below were taken from the article: Inclusive education vital for all, including persons with disabilities – UN experts. (bold mine)
"a truly inclusive learning environment values the contribution and potential of persons with disabilities, and equips them with essential life, language and social skills." “Placing students with disabilities in mainstream classes without accompanying structural changes to, for example, organisation, curriculum and teaching and learning strategies, does not constitute inclusion” “Inclusive education is important not only for persons with disabilities but the societies they live in, as it helps to combat discrimination, and to promote diversity and participation.” “focuses on the full and effective participation, accessibility, attendance and achievement of all students, especially those who, for different reasons, are excluded or at risk of being marginalized.” To read the original article "Inclusive education vital for all, including persons with disabilities – UN experts" click here. It is important to note that this convention supports our teachers acquiring the skills they need to provide inclusive education. Inclusive education works best when teachers are given adequate support and training. Quote from "Article 24: Right to inclusive education" point 12 d): "Supported teachers: All teachers and other staff receive education and training giving them the core values and competencies to accommodate inclusive learning environments..." To read the full text of "General Comment No. 4" click here: Article 24: Right to inclusive education (Adopted 26 August 2016) from the "Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities". Hannah loves dancing. She also loves doing art. Hannah has been working hard on her own website called "Hannah Hicks Art". You can check it out at www.HannahHicksArt.com . I hope you enjoy her performance.
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AuthorJill Hicks is the mother of a child with Down syndrome and a speech-language pathologist. Her passion is to empower others to help people with Down syndrome. Articles
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