Teaching a child with special needs can be both a rewarding and a daunting task. There are many recommended approaches, and it's a challenge to determine which is the most effective. Although disabilities and skill levels can vary, there is no substitute for the dedication of a teacher or parent striving to unlock a child's true potential.
In this helpful guide, Lillian Reider shares with you the innovative methods she's developed during over thirty years as a special-needs teacher. Reider has worked with all kinds of learning disabilities, such as autism, dyslexia, and developmental aphasia. Her Psycho Motor Processing Method teaches concepts through movement, allowing children to process lessons more effectively. Reider explains how this technique can be applied to diverse curriculums and disabilities.
Additionally, discover what early learning skills you can instill in your child before he or she officially attends school. Review recommendations for encouraging independence and recognition of patterns in daily routines and activities to foster basic math and reading skills. Reider also defines specific learning disabilities and the best types of instruction that complement them. Every child deserves a chance to shine, and by implementing these multisensory strategies, you're ensuring that opportunity becomes reality.
About the Author: Lillian Reider has worked in various fields of special education for over thirty years. She has bachelor's degrees in Spanish, liberal arts, and psychology as well as a master's degree in special education. Reider taught Spanish, general English, business, and college-preparatory English classes.
Additionally, she was an instructor at Head Start, Huntington, and Lyman Learning Center and has volunteered at churches to babysit and tutor children in autistic programs.
Being dyslexic herself, Reider personally relates to many of the challenges her students face. She's used her experiences both as a struggling student and as a distinguished educator as motivation for this guide. Her hope is that teachers and parents will benefit from these innovative approaches and be inspired to discover the light inside every child.
