In the last two decades, there has been a quiet revolution in the way that infants learn language. Citing historical studies about the academic success of hearing children born into deaf families, a sign language interpreter began to teach babies to sign words like “more,” “milk,” “all done,” and “play” in the early 1990s. Babies tend to sign their first…
As enrollment in both four-year and two-year college programs continues to climb, experts predict a commensurate increase in demand for off-campus housing, especially during summer months. The rate of international students pursuing advanced degrees at American universities continues to climb; recent statistical analyses indicate that fully half of all engineering and computer science degrees in America are awarded to international…
One of the most common ways autism centers help children with special needs is through ABA therapy — applied behavioral analysis. Here’s what you should know about it. What Does ABA Therapy Do? Essentially, ABA is a discipline. It employs objective data to drive the decision about an individual’s program, as each special needs child has his or her own…
If you have children, you likely only want the very best for them. This is especially true in terms of the education they receive. Their education is the foundation for everything else they will or will not accomplish in life, so you need to choose the bet option for them. Check out why you should be considering private schooling! Dedicated…
If you’ve recently found out that your child has special needs, don’t worry. You’re not alone. Here are some key numbers you should know. How prevalent is autism? Believe it or not, more than 3.5 million Americans now live with an autism spectrum disorder, with boys being almost five times more likely than girls to have it. In fact, it…