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Asian College of Teachers, one of the Asian leaders in teacher education always ensures that the students enrolling in the courses should have access to the high quality training as well as enhanced employment opportunities. ACT is proud to be a member of several esteemed professional bodies and is accredited by distinguished organizations. Asian College of Teachers' array of teacher training courses is exhaustive with complete focus on current demands in the field of special education and allied areas.

ADHD And Sleep Link: Why Do You Always Wake Up Tired?

23rd May 2023

Research reveals, approximately 25%-50% of people diagnosed with ADHD experience sleep disorders ranging from insomnia to other secondary sleep conditions.   Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. It affects individuals of all ages and is most commonly diagnosed in childhood and often persists into adulthood. Approximately 5% of the children have ADHD and it is most commonly ...

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ADHD And Tics: An Educator's Guide On How To Help A Child With Tics

13th April 2023

Research reveals that about 50% of the children diagnosed with ADHD have tics and between 35%-90% of the children with Tourette’s syndrome have ADHD or ADHD-like symptoms. Supporting a child with a tic disorder largely involves reducing anxiety, shame, and other factors that aggravate and enforce tics. Even though it can be difficult at times, it is essential to understand tics so as to create a helpful and supportive environment for the child. If your child is diagnosed with ADHD and is ...

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Unlock Your Child's Potential: Comprehensive Dyslexia Assessment And Intervention Strategies

15th March 2023

Dyslexia is a neurological disorder that affects reading skills. It is characterized by difficulty in accurately and fluently decoding words. This difficulty can manifest itself in a number of ways, including problems with phonemic awareness, phonology, and word decoding. Individuals with dyslexia often have difficulty with some of the following: knowing the alphabet, being able to read quickly, reading aloud, and being able to spell words correctly. Although there is no single cause of dy ...

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IEP Progress Reports: How To Write Them In A Timely And Effective Manner

6th March 2023

If you are a special education teacher, you know that progress reports are an important part of documenting each student’s goals and progress. There are a number of different ways to write IEP progress reports, and the format that you use will likely vary depending on the district or school that you work in. However, there are some key elements that should be included in every progress report. In this blog, we will share 7 tips for writing IEP progress reports that will be useful for any ...

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Special Education Marketing Strategies To Attract Parents To Your Child Care Center

23rd January 2023

Research reveals that 69% of parents have shared that technology is the prime factor when selecting their childcare provider. Hence, it is essential to know the parent's side of the story while marketing your childcare centers so that you can stay relatable to your target audience and make the most out of it. But how do you devise a marketing plan for parents who are already certified with online Master of Arts in education with special education? Since they have widened their knowledge sp ...

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Know The Similarities And Differences Between Rett's Syndrome And Autism

11th October 2022

Rett’s syndrome and autism are neurodevelopment disorders that are usually not at all noticeable at birth but gradually become evident as the individual grows up. A child with Rett syndrome and autism will actually regress in development in his/her early childhood years. However, these two diagnosed symptoms can be present in the same individual simultaneously. In any other way, Rett syndrome is often misdiagnosed as autism, and someone with Rett syndrome can display autistic traits. It i ...

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