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In today’s economy, it is becoming more difficult to find a decent paying job to support your family unless you have some sort of formal education. However, going back to school can be difficult, especially if you have a family or if you are working a lot of hours at a mediocre job in order to pay the bills.

This is why online courses are starting to become more and more popular. They allow people with busier schedules to attend classes and get their education on their own terms. People are Read the rest of this entry »

One of the hardest things about teaching a child with autism is communicating. They know what they want, they have an idea of what they want, but they often have trouble articulating that desire into words you can understand. Luckily, in a world where there’s an iPad app for everything from finding internet providers by zip code to local bars, there is a literal plethora of helpful apps that can help children with autism break out of their shells and express themselves.

ABA My First Words
This app allows children to view flash cards with audio and play matching and word association games.

ABA Therapy Images
This app is meant to help autistic children learn through visual stimulation with a series of photos.

Fizz Brain: Quality Learning Games by Real Classroom Teachers
Made for children all over the autism spectrum, this app helps children practice eye contact and expand their learning through rewards and encouragement.

And that’s just a small list of the many apps you can find.

One of the most important things that you can do as a parent when your child starts school is to stay connected with your child’s teachers. This is easy to do and there is no excuse why a parent should not stay informed as to what their child is doing. When the time comes for school to start, you want to go with your child to open house. This is the first step in getting to know who your child’s teacher is and what they expect out of your child. Read the rest of this entry »