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Special Education Journey

Jennifer Hanson is a dedicated and seasoned writer specializing in the field of special education. With a passion for advocating for the rights and needs of children with diverse learning abilities, Jennifer uses her pen to educate, inspire, and empower both educators and parents alike. Over the years, her insightful articles have illuminated the challenges and triumphs of special education, providing readers with invaluable resources, strategies, and heartfelt stories. Jennifer believes in the power of inclusive education and is committed to ensuring that every child is given the chance to shine, regardless of their learning differences. When she’s not writing, Jennifer loves to engage with her readers, participate in seminars, and collaborate with educators to further the mission of accessible education for all.

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I Teach Awesome Superheroes: Cultivating Confidence and Character in Students

"I Teach Awesome Superheroes" is a playful and empowering phrase often used by educators, particularly those working in special education or with neurodiverse students. This statement reframes the traditional teacher-student relationship, casting the students as superheroes and the teacher as their guide or mentor.

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By referring to students as superheroes, this phrase acknowledges the unique strengths, abilities, and potential of each child. It recognizes that every student, regardless of their challenges or differences, has their own "superpowers" - whether it's a particular talent, a unique way of thinking, or an extraordinary ability to overcome obstacles.

For teachers, this mindset promotes a positive, strength-based approach to education. It encourages them to look beyond conventional measures of success and appreciate the diverse ways students can excel.

This phrase can be particularly meaningful in the context of teaching students with special needs or neurodevelopmental differences like autism. It celebrates neurodiversity and rejects the deficit model of disability, instead focusing on each student's individual strengths and potential.

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For students, being seen as "superheroes" can boost self-esteem, encourage self-advocacy, and foster a positive attitude towards learning and personal growth. It reminds them that their differences are sources of strength, not limitations.

Special Education, often abbreviated as SPED, is a tailored approach to education designed to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities. This field encompasses a wide range of services and support systems for learners with physical, cognitive, emotional, or developmental challenges.

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SPED programs aim to provide individualized instruction, modified curriculum, and specialized resources to ensure that students with disabilities can access education and reach their full potential. These services may include one-on-one tutoring, assistive technology, occupational therapy, and behavioral interventions.

Special education teachers work closely with students, parents, and other professionals to develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) that outline specific goals and accommodations for each student. The ultimate goal of SPED is to promote inclusion, independence, and academic success for all learners.

Autism gifts for adults cater to the unique needs and interests of individuals on the spectrum. These may include sensory items like weighted blankets or fidget toys to help with relaxation and focus. Noise-canceling headphones can assist with auditory sensitivities. Organizational tools, such as visual schedules or specialized apps, can support daily living. For special interests, consider books, art

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supplies, or collectibles related to their favorite subjects. Comfort items like soft clothing or compression garments may be appreciated. Tech gadgets that aid communication or time management can also be valuable. Always consider the individual's specific preferences and needs when selecting a gift.

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what does (msn) mean for autism?

“Level 1 - Level 2 - Level 3” in the DSM.

(LSN) Low-Support needs, (MSN) Middle-Support needs, (HSN) High-support needs.

I was in special ed my entire life, as well as discovering (others) I was autistic was very early on (Kindergarten). I’ve always needed extra support specific to my autism, more than LSN autistics need (which is not to say they do not need support — all autistics need some type of support, this is just to help others know how much).

MSN, means that I need substantial help in my day-to-day life to be able to stay alive and functioning. I need a daily caregiver, someone to help me bathe, clothe, food, clean, etc. I wasn’t able to work, go to school myself without some type of accommodations and help from an “aid” or caregiver. I would never have been able to live alone even if I wasn’t physically disabled, because I was always mentally disabled (Autistic).

I just happen to have become physically disabled as well. My old therapist said that Autistic individuals have a higher chance of developing auto-immune disorders and disabilities due to the way the brain and body are connected and work. Especially if that coincides with severe and ongoing trauma, which causes the nervous system to “break down” and immune system to become, well… less immune.

I hope this makes sense, I spent like, 45 minutes writing this to make sure it sounded right.

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@wiihtigo HELP SAME. i was in special education in hgihschool but wasnt diagnosed as anything at the time and i got access to this like sensory room our class had made to help autstic students calm down/get focused to work and i remember always being like ''i really like being in the sensory room cause the lights are dim and its quiet and theres soft surfaces in there i like to lay on... but thats for autistic students who need it so i shouldnt try to reserve my time im taking away THEIR resource'' meanwhile my teacher was staring literal bullets into the back of my head trying to beam an autism diagnosis on me because she saw how i would have the 'Tism Meltdowns in any room with slightly too bright lights or too many people speaking LOL

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Please help support Special Education. (Only if you can financially).

I need supplies for my Math Resource classroom. My students are going to do some awesome hands on activities this year! We made some amazing progress last year and this year is only going to be better!

If you can help out with anything from this list I cannot thank you enough!

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my best friend is slowly getting in SDA. please send help (or moral support) (and she has a scholarship to their university too *screams*)

that is insane to me. my deepest condolences

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English is a lot broader than just studying fiction these days. Almost all of the media literacy listed above IS in modern English classes. That’s what English fucking is these days. It’s in my curriculum for sure. But if you graduated a decade or more ago it might not have been. Also, it’s good to remember education systems and curriculum vary wildly from place to place. I know this site has a USamerican bias, but we don’t all live there.

“we need to teach media literacy in schools” guys was i really the only person paying attention in english class bffr

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Here's how you can help Palestine!!

Educate yourself and spread awareness with the help of these sites:

Al Jazeera - This is a news site that gives constant updates and information on Palestine.

Decolonize Palestine - This is a website that informs you about the history of Palestine, debunk myths, and gives out a lot of resources to look into.

Visualizing Palestine - This site creates infographics that can help people visualize the statistics from data collected about Palestine. They are free to download and share around.

US Campaign for Palestinian Rights - This website includes numerous campaigns and resources you can look into and support.

The Palestinian Museum Digital Archive - This site features a collection of many things from Palestine that archives documents, letters, and other items that show the lives and experiences of Palestinians.

Ways you can donate to/support families in Palestine:

Arab.org - Just do your daily clicks and you get to donate for free. Please take the time to donate to all of the causes.

Gaza Funds - Every time you refresh the site, it leads you to a different GoFundMe page for the people who need help.

Care for Gaza - This is an organization that sends aid out to Palestine, you can find more in their Twitter/X account. They also have a PayPal.

eSims for Gaza - You can send an eSim to people in Palestine to help them connect and reach out.

Emergency Relief for Gaza - This is a campaign that gives food, medical supplies, and other humanitarian aid to families from donations.

Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) - They also give medical aid to the people in Palestine and you can also support by donating to them as well.

Palestine Children's Relief Fund (PCRF) - Donate here to give funds and support to the children in Palestine as they specialize in pediatric care.

Google Docs/Spreadsheets:

Make sure to look at the other tabs within the spreadsheets as they lead to more options/resources!

Help Gaza - This is a spreadsheet with a list of fundraisers for different families/causes that need support! Look through and donate when you can!

Operation Olive Branch - This is a spreadsheet with many links and ways to help in the project! There are campaigns, fundraisers, volunteer work for other parts of the causes and such! Make sure to check it out!

★RESOURCE LINKS AND INFO★ - A google document made from Twitter/X user: para_docx. This includes links, resources, and information for the other ongoing genocides as well.

Some of these documents intersect and have similar resources and links, but I'm adding them just to make sure as they may also have some that aren't listed in this post either.

Free Palestine.

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Planet's Fucked: What Can You Do To Help? (Long Post)

Since nobody is talking about the existential threat to the climate and the environment a second Trump term/Republican government control will cause, which to me supersedes literally every other issue, I wanted to just say my two cents, and some things you can do to help. I am a conservation biologist, whose field was hit substantially by the first Trump presidency. I study wild bees, birds, and plants.

In case anyone forgot what he did last time, he gagged scientists' ability to talk about climate change, he tried zeroing budgets for agencies like the NOAA, he attempted to gut protections in the Endangered Species Act (mainly by redefining 'take' in a way that would allow corporations to destroy habitat of imperiled species with no ramifications), he tried to do the same for the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (the law that offers official protection for native non-game birds), he sought to expand oil and coal extraction from federal protected lands, he shrunk the size of multiple national preserves, HE PULLED US OUT OF THE PARIS CLIMATE AGREEMENT, and more.

We are at a crucial tipping point in being able to slow the pace of climate change, where we decide what emissions scenario we will operate at, with existential consequences for both the environment and people. We are also in the middle of the Sixth Mass Extinction, with the rate of species extinctions far surpassing background rates due completely to human actions. What we do now will determine the fate of the environment for hundreds or thousands of years - from our ability to grow key food crops (goodbye corn belt! I hated you anyway but), to the pressure on coastal communities that will face the brunt of sea level rise and intensifying extreme weather events, to desertification, ocean acidification, wildfires, melting permafrost (yay, outbreaks of deadly frozen viruses!), and a breaking down of ecosystems and ecosystem services due to continued habitat loss and species declines, especially insect declines. The fact that the environment is clearly a low priority issue despite the very real existential threat to so many people, is beyond my ability to understand. I do partly blame the public education system for offering no mandatory environmental science curriculum or any at all in most places. What it means is that it will take the support of everyone who does care to make any amount of difference in this steeply uphill battle.

There are not enough environmental scientists to solve these issues, not if public support is not on our side and the majority of the general public is either uninformed or actively hostile towards climate science (or any conservation science).

So what can you, my fellow Americans, do to help mitigate and minimize the inevitable damage that lay ahead?

I'm not going to tell you to recycle more or take shorter showers. I'll be honest, that stuff is a drop in the bucket. What does matter on the individual level is restoring and protecting habitat, reducing threats to at-risk species, reducing pesticide use, improving agricultural practices, and pushing for policy changes. Restoring CONNECTIVITY to our landscape - corridors of contiguous habitat - will make all the difference for wildlife to be able to survive a changing climate and continued human population expansion.

**Caveat that I work in the northeast with pollinators and birds so I cannot provide specific organizations for some topics, including climate change focused NGOs. Scientists on tumblr who specialize in other fields, please add your own recommended resources. **

We need two things: FUNDING and MANPOWER.

You may surprised to find that an insane amount of conservation work is carried out by volunteers. We don't ever have the funds to pay most of the people who want to help. If you really really care, consider going into a conservation-related field as a career. It's rewarding, passionate work.

At the national level, please support:

The Nature Conservancy

Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation

Cornell Lab of Ornithology (including eBird)

National Audubon Society

Federal Duck Stamps (you don't need to be a hunter to buy one!)

These first four work to acquire and restore critical habitat, change environmental policy, and educate the public. There is almost certainly a Nature Conservancy-owned property within driving distance of you. Xerces plays a very large role in pollinator conservation, including sustainable agriculture, native bee monitoring programs, and the Bee City/Bee Campus USA programs. The Lab of O is one of the world's leaders in bird research and conservation. Audubon focuses on bird conservation. You can get annual memberships to these organizations and receive cool swag and/or a subscription to their publications which are well worth it. You can also volunteer your time; we need thousands of volunteers to do everything from conducting wildlife surveys, invasive species removal, providing outreach programming, managing habitat/clearing trails, planting trees, you name it. Federal Duck Stamps are the major revenue for wetland conservation; hunters need to buy them to hunt waterfowl but anyone can get them to collect!

THERE ARE DEFINITELY MORE, but these are a start.

Additionally, any federal or local organizations that seek to provide support and relief to those affected by hurricanes, sea level rise, any form of coastal climate change...

At the regional level:

These are a list of topics that affect major regions of the United States. Since I do not work in most of these areas I don't feel confident recommending specific organizations, but please seek resources relating to these as they are likely major conservation issues near you.

PRAIRIE CONSERVATION & PRAIRIE POTHOLE WETLANDS

DRYING OF THE COLORADO RIVER (good overview video linked)

PROTECTION OF ESTUARIES AND SALTMARSH, ESPECIALLY IN THE DELAWARE BAY AND LONG ISLAND (and mangroves further south, everglades etc; this includes restoring LIVING SHORELINES instead of concrete storm walls; also check out the likely-soon extinction of saltmarsh sparrows)

UNDAMMING MAJOR RIVERS (not just the Colorado; restoring salmon runs, restoring historic floodplains)

NATIVE POLLINATOR DECLINES (NOT honeybees. for fuck's sake. honeybees are non-native domesticated animals. don't you DARE get honeybee hives to 'save the bees')

WILDLIFE ALONG THE SOUTHERN BORDER (support the Mission Butterfly Center!)

INVASIVE PLANT AND ANIMAL SPECIES (this is everywhere but the specifics will differ regionally, dear lord please help Hawaii)

LOSS OF WETLANDS NATIONWIDE (some states have lost over 90% of their wetlands, I'm looking at you California, Ohio, Illinois)

INDUSTRIAL AGRICULTURE, esp in the CORN BELT and CALIFORNIA - this is an issue much bigger than each of us, but we can work incrementally to promote sustainable practices and create habitat in farmland-dominated areas. Support small, local farms, especially those that use soil regenerative practices, no-till agriculture, no pesticides/Integrated Pest Management/no neonicotinoids/at least non-persistent pesticides. We need more farmers enrolling in NRCS programs to put farmland in temporary or permanent wetland easements, or to rent the land for a 30-year solar farm cycle. We've lost over 99% of our prairies to corn and soybeans. Let's not make it 100%.

INDIGENOUS LAND-BACK EFFORTS/INDIGENOUS LAND MANAGEMENT/TEK (adding this because there have been increasing efforts not just for reparations but to also allow indigenous communities to steward and manage lands either fully independently or alongside western science, and it would have great benefits for both people and the land; I know others on here could speak much more on this. Please platform indigenous voices)

HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOMS (get your neighbors to stop dumping fertilizers on their lawn next to lakes, reduce agricultural runoff)

OCEAN PLASTIC (it's not straws, it's mostly commercial fishing line/trawling equipment and microplastics)

A lot of these are interconnected. And of course not a complete list.

At the state and local level:

You probably have the most power to make change at the local level!

Support or volunteer at your local nature centers, local/state land conservancy non-profits (find out who owns&manages the preserves you like to hike at!), state fish & game dept/non-game program, local Audubon chapters (they do a LOT). Participate in a Christmas Bird Count!

Join local garden clubs, which install and maintain town plantings - encourage them to use NATIVE plants. Join a community garden!

Get your college campus or city/town certified in the Bee Campus USA/Bee City USA programs from the Xerces Society

Check out your state's official plant nursery, forest society, natural heritage program, anything that you could become a member of, get plants from, or volunteer at.

Volunteer to be part of your town's conservation commission, which makes decisions about land management and funding

Attend classes or volunteer with your land grant university's cooperative extension (including master gardener programs)

Literally any volunteer effort aimed at improving the local environment, whether that's picking up litter, pulling invasive plants, installing a local garden, planting trees in a city park, ANYTHING. make a positive change in your own sphere. learn the local issues affecting your nearby ecosystems. I guarantee some lake or river nearby is polluted

MAKE HABITAT IN YOUR COMMUNITY. Biggest thing you can do. Use plants native to your area in your yard or garden. Ditch your lawn. Don't use pesticides (including mosquito spraying, tick spraying, Roundup, etc). Don't use fertilizers that will run off into drinking water. Leave the leaves in your yard. Get your school/college to plant native gardens. Plant native trees (most trees planted in yards are not native). Remove invasive plants in your yard.

On this last point, HERE ARE EASY ONLINE RESOURCES TO FIND NATIVE PLANTS and LEARN ABOUT NATIVE GARDENING:

Xerces Society Pollinator Conservation Resource Center

Pollinator Pathway

Audubon Native Plant Finder

Homegrown National Park (and Doug Tallamy's other books)

National Wildlife Federation Native Plant Finder (clunky but somewhat helpful)

Heather Holm (for prairie/midwest/northeast)

MonarchGard w/ Benjamin Vogt (for prairie/midwest)

Native Plant Trust (northeast & mid-atlantic)

Grow Native Massachusetts (northeast)

Habitat Gardening in Central New York (northeast)

There are many more - I'm not familiar with resources for western states. Print books are your biggest friend. Happy to provide a list of those.

Lastly, you can help scientists monitor species using citizen science. Contribute to iNaturalist, eBird, Bumblebee Watch, or any number of more geographically or taxonomically targeted programs (for instance, our state has a butterfly census carried out by citizen volunteers).

In short? Get curious, get educated, get involved. Notice your local nature, find out how it's threatened, and find out who's working to protect it that you can help with. The health of the planet, including our resilience to climate change, is determined by small local efforts to maintain and restore habitat. That is how we survive this. When government funding won't come, when we're beat back at every turn trying to get policy changed, it comes down to each individual person creating a safe refuge for nature.

Thanks for reading this far. Please feel free to add your own credible resources and organizations.

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Teach with Passion: Inspiring Change in Special Education Classrooms

Special education is a field dedicated to supporting students with diverse learning needs, disabilities, or exceptional abilities. Teaching in special education requires a unique blend of skills, patience, and creativity to inspire and empower students to reach their full potential.

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Educators in this field use tailored instructional strategies and adaptive technologies to meet individual learning requirements. They create Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to set personalized goals and track progress. Special education teachers often collaborate with other professionals, such as occupational therapists and speech pathologists, to provide comprehensive support.

Inspiring special education involves fostering a positive, inclusive learning environment where all students feel valued and capable. Teachers celebrate small victories, build on strengths, and encourage self-advocacy skills. They adapt curriculum content to make it accessible and engaging for diverse learners.

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The impact of special education extends beyond academics. It helps students develop life skills, social competencies, and self-confidence. By believing in their students' abilities and providing the right support, special educators can inspire lifelong learning and personal growth.

Embracing neurodiversity and promoting inclusion, special education teachers play a crucial role in shaping a more equitable and understanding society. Their work not only transforms individual lives but also contributes to broader awareness and acceptance of diverse learning styles and abilities.

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Best teacher gift ideas combine thoughtfulness with practicality, showing appreciation for educators' hard work. Personalized items like custom tote bags, name plaques, or engraved pens add a special touch. Classroom supplies such as high-quality markers, organizers, or books are always welcome. For relaxation, consider scented

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candles, spa gift sets, or gourmet tea/coffee collections. Gift cards to bookstores or office supply shops offer flexibility. Handmade gifts from students, like a class photo book or artwork, often become cherished keepsakes. Tech accessories like portable chargers or noise-canceling earbuds can be useful. Always include a heartfelt note of thanks to make the gift meaningful.

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Transformative Teaching Methods for Supporting Students with Disabilities

Every child has the right to an education and to develop their skills, talents, and abilities to their fullest extent. To assist children in this quest, over the years educators have developed new and different ways of teaching children with diverse needs to ensure they receive the support they need to succeed in their academic journey. In this article, we will explore some of the transformative…

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I'm excited to announce that I'll be teaching Resource Math again next school year! Despite a lot of change within our department and chaos for me this school year, things are looking up. I get to keep my room, I'll get a sneak peak at who I'll have on my caseload in advance, and I'll be able to better plan for this next year since I know where we're leaving off at.

In order to help me get better prepared I've decided to share my classroom wishlist. These are all things I would normally buy out of pocket for and will need next year. The things marked the highest priority (pencils, tissues, notebooks, etc) are all things that my students definitely need and almost never have unless I've been able to get to the store that week. Any support helps, truly.

Thank you to my tumblr/witchblr community for being a steady resource in this neuvo-dystopia.

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