QR Code and special needs !

A QR Code is a two-dimensional barcode that is readable by smartphones. It allows to encode over 4000 characters in a two dimensional barcode. QR Codes may be used to display text to the user, to open a URL, save a contact to the address book or to compose text messages.To read QR Codes with your smartphone, you need an appropriate software installed on your phone. For Android-based devices, you can use Barcode Scanner by ZXing. On iOS-Devices like iPhones there are also QR Code readers available on the AppStore. 
We can use QR Code with special needs. For example, we can use it in teaching money concept for a special need student.

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By this way, the student is learning in a fun way and excitement. 

Unbelievable talented child

"Gifted" and "Talented" is a term used in schools to describe children who have the potential to develop significantly beyond what is expected for their age.
"Gifted" refers to a child who has abilities in one or more academic subjects, such as English or Math. "Talented" refers to a child who has skills in a practical area such as music, sport or art.
There is many ways to know talented child. one of them is "read early".   
If you are interested click here :http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/parents/gifted_and_talented/ 
This video shows us how a talented child can read early. I like to share it with you.

Yeah, I have mental retardation but I'M NOT STUPID !

Look What I Found!

I was checking the play store for more applications for children with special needs, and an application caught my attention. This application increases a person's focus capacity. Whether this person has ADHD or not, this application is of huge significance. 

Here are some slides to elaborate more on "Focus Trainer"

 

This video explains how this application functions.

Math Made Easier for Discalculic Children

I discovered an application that helps children facing discalculia. The name of this application is “Maths for Kids Free”. This free application is found on play store and can be downloaded by any android user. Here is a slideshow that will explain more about this application.

Basic communication skills for Autism

Knowing that a child with autism may have delayed speech development, I introduce   

"Autism Speech DiegoSays" This is a free application for autism which can be downloaded from the play store using any android device. 

This application will boost the child’s communication skills and provide the important keywords for basic needs. What the child has to do is to listen to the phrase while viewing its picture.
Here is a slideshow that will explain more about this application.

How to reduce the danger of eating inedible objects?

I recently read an article:"A review of autism treatment records identifies behavioral strategies that reduce tendency to eat dangerous nonfood items." This article mentions what some children with autism may face: eating inedible objects such as screws, pins, and nails. It also effectively proposes solutions to this problem such as rewarding the child when discarding those objects properly.
Eating inedible objects is a serious problem with grave consequences, for this, I am more than glad to share this article with you. 

 http://www.autismspeaks.org/science/science-news/autism-and-pica-study-shows-behavioral-intervention-can-reduce-danger