Website Review 1 by Taryn Palmatier

Education & Academy

taryn1117 — 2025-08-26 16:34:49 UTC

10 Essential Strategies for Teaching Special Needs Students - Education And Academy

Summary

taryn1117 — 2025-08-26 16:47:08 UTC

This website lists 10 ways to help students with special needs:

Understand Individual Learning Needs
Create a Structured Learning Environment
Use Multisensory Approaches
Foster a Supportive Classroom
Collaborate with Parents/Caregivers
Implement Positive Behavior Support
Adapt Teaching Materials
Use Technology Effectively
Continuous Professional Environment
Conclusion

Important Details

taryn1117 — 2025-08-26 16:51:17 UTC

This website also has many more articles and teachers access to many more strategies and advice.

Each student is different and while one strategy might work for one student it might not work for another
Having a well-organized and warm environment is highly encouraged and helps students
Parents should be just as involved and the teachers
Keeping undated in new strategies are encouraged
It can be frustrating but remain patient and understanding

Teacher Related

taryn1117 — 2025-08-26 16:51:45 UTC

Council for Exceptional Children

taryn1117 — 2025-08-26 17:21:36 UTC

Bright Spots

Summary

taryn1117 — 2025-08-26 17:23:47 UTC

This website is the largest professional organization that helps both teachers and parents improve the lives of children with disabilities. There are different topics such as but not limited to:

Maltreatment and Bullying
Autism
Learning Disabilities
Cultural Diversity
Student Engagement

Important Details

taryn1117 — 2025-08-26 17:24:12 UTC

The one that I read specifically is the maltreatment of children and how to combat it. Educators are mandated reporters and if abuse is spotted, they have the responsibility to report and make a change when they can. Bright Spots are people who make it their mission to make a difference in the lives of those with disabilities.

Useful for Everyone

taryn1117 — 2025-08-26 17:25:17 UTC

Davidson Institute

taryn1117 — 2025-08-26 17:40:47 UTC

Twice Exceptional: Definition, Characteristics & Identification

Summary

taryn1117 — 2025-08-26 17:41:14 UTC

This website focuses on how to identify and support 2e students. It also explains the different patterns one sees before identifying what disabilities the child has. It is a complicated process, but some tips to identify them are to:

Use formal and informal assessments
Extend time available for student to demonstrate their skills
Take a multi-dimensional approach to identifying twice-exceptional students
Reduce qualifying cut off scores to account for learning differences or disabilities

Important Information

taryn1117 — 2025-08-26 17:41:29 UTC

"2e" students refers to "twice exceptional". This refers to intellectually gifted children with one or more learning disabilities (dyslexia, ADHD, autism, etc.). This website also has scholarship programs, resources, and advice for families and teachers.

Teacher and Disability Oriented

taryn1117 — 2025-08-26 18:54:01 UTC

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

taryn1117 — 2025-08-26 18:57:58 UTC

Speech and Language Disorders

Summary

taryn1117 — 2025-08-26 18:58:46 UTC

This is the website of a national organization that strives to give everyone a sure chance at communication. It focuses on speech disabilities such as stuttering and other speech impediments. It also focuses on language difficulties such as comprehension, reading, writing, and talking. You can choose to read about children or adults and different ways to accommodate and support those individuals with disabilities.

Important Details

taryn1117 — 2025-08-26 18:58:57 UTC

Some important details include resources on how to navigate early detection, communication options, speech disorders, language disorders, medical and developmental conditions, and additional resources. Doctors, advocacy, events, and management are also listed as resources one can investigate.

Disability Oriented

taryn1117 — 2025-08-26 18:59:38 UTC

National Association of the Deaf

taryn1117 — 2025-08-26 19:13:44 UTC

Deaf Kids

Summary

taryn1117 — 2025-08-26 19:13:54 UTC

As the title states, this is the official organization that represents those who are deaf or have experiences with hearing difficulties. The "Deaf Children" section details different pathways of education and ways to add communication to the public school system curriculum. Equal access to education is extremely important and is protected by lawyers and lawmakers. Advocating for education for and of the Deaf are also very important. It will allow Deaf people to have access to better opportunities as well as ridding the world of unfair assumptions and steroetypes about deaf people.

Important Information

taryn1117 — 2025-08-26 19:14:04 UTC

This website provides resources that deaf people, parents, and others can access for information. There are many goals that this organization has, but the ones that are school related include but are not limited to:

To increase working knowledge of education and early intervention systems
To meet with legislators regularly regarding deaf education on the behalf of the association or organization represented
To provide direct support to parents of deaf or hard of hearing children in their state

Disability Oriented

taryn1117 — 2025-08-26 19:14:13 UTC

Autism Speaks

taryn1117 — 2025-09-11 17:08:11 UTC

Autism Speaks

Summary

taryn1117 — 2025-09-11 17:08:23 UTC

Autism Speaks is an American non-profit organization dedicated to providing resources, support, and education to and on those with autism. It was founded in 2005 by two grandparents to a child with autism. Autism Speaks strives to give those with autism the representation and respect that they deserve. While this website is geared more towards those with disabilities and their parents/family, there are also resources for educators. Autism Speaks makes it abundantly clear that no two people with autism are alike, no person is the same, just like how no person without autism is the same.

Important Information

taryn1117 — 2025-09-11 17:08:32 UTC

Autism Speaks has many resources and ways to help individuals or families with autism. Some resources include:

Signs of autism
What it is
What to do after a diagnosis
Activities and events
Specialists
Parent and educator resources
News updates
Donations

Disability Related

taryn1117 — 2025-09-11 17:09:39 UTC

CHADD

taryn1117 — 2025-09-11 17:46:45 UTC

Children and Adults with Attention Deficient/Hyperactivity Disorder

Summary

taryn1117 — 2025-09-11 17:47:04 UTC

CHADD was founded in 1987 in response to frustrated parents who were struggling to support their children with ADHD. Individuals with ADHD were often mistakenly labeled “a behavior problem,” “unmotivated,” or “not intelligent enough”, and this organization seeks to disprove those inaccuracies. It provides resources for parents, educators, and adults with ADHD.

Important Information

taryn1117 — 2025-09-11 17:47:12 UTC

CHADD encourages membership and donations to support research and advocacy for ADHD. There is an international ADHD convention being held in Kansas City, Missouri November 13-15, 2025. There are online communities for parents of children with ADHD and adults with ADHD to support one another. CHADD also broadcasts recent news, donations, awards, training, and more in support of those with Attention Deficient/Hyperactivity Disorder.

Disability Related

taryn1117 — 2025-09-11 17:47:26 UTC

Full SPED Ahead

taryn1117 — 2025-09-11 18:32:25 UTC

Growth in Literacy Skills

Summary

taryn1117 — 2025-09-11 18:32:44 UTC

This article provides tips and various different resources on special education curricula. The article explains how special education classrooms need to follow the curriculum that the student's peers are learning but use a modified version. The curriculum resources are:

Readtopia by Building Wings
Early Literacy Skills Builder (ELSB) by Attainment Company
Adapted Classics by Attainment Company
Unique Learning Systems by N2Y
Fundations by Wilson Language

Important Information

taryn1117 — 2025-09-11 18:32:53 UTC

Full SPED Ahead is a blog created by a team of special education educators that want to create a space for educators that allows them to ask and answer questions, provide resources for the classroom, and offer support for teachers new and old.

Teacher Related

taryn1117 — 2025-09-11 18:33:15 UTC

Equality Alliance

taryn1117 — 2025-09-11 18:43:56 UTC

Bilingual Learners

U.S. Department of Education

taryn1117 — 2025-09-11 18:47:26 UTC

IDEA

Summary

taryn1117 — 2025-09-11 18:47:34 UTC

This specific article details some considerations that an educator should give their student who is bilingual with other special needs. Some aspects to keep in mind include:

Appropriate prereferral intervention & support system
-Don't conclude that a student has intellectual or behavioral needs until it is clear that the language barrier isn't the problem
Peer Consideration
-Who are you comparing this student to?
Interdisciplinary Teaming
-English language teachers/specialists and parents should be a part of the process
Special Education Evaluation
-Conduct evaluations in the language most likely to get accurate results

Important Information

taryn1117 — 2025-09-11 18:47:45 UTC

Equality Alliance is a website whose mission is to "promote access, participation, and positive outcomes for all students" by engaging educators, advancing the discussion of educational equality, and transforming public, private, and international education. This organization/blog is sponsored by the Graduate School of Education though the University of Stanford.

Teacher Related

taryn1117 — 2025-09-11 18:47:55 UTC

Summary

taryn1117 — 2025-09-11 18:48:09 UTC

The U.S. Department of Education is an official website of the United State government. It details the rules and regulations, laws, and protocols that states have to follow and enforce in their school districts. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a law that ensures a free public education a right to all children in the United States, special education services to be provided if necessary, and more.

Important Information

taryn1117 — 2025-09-11 18:48:18 UTC

This website provides the user with data, reports, the rules and regulations, the history of IDEA, guidance documents, resources for families, information about what regulations private schools have to follow, teaching and educational resources, and more.

Useful for Everyone

taryn1117 — 2025-09-11 18:48:27 UTC

Assistive Technology Industry Association

taryn1117 — 2025-10-20 14:53:48 UTC

Assistive Technology

Summary

taryn1117 — 2025-10-20 14:53:56 UTC

The Assistive Technology Industry Association is a non-profit organization that develops and spreads awareness for Assistive Technology and individuals with disabilities. It provides information about conferences, online education, becoming a member, and other resources. There are many misconceptions and much stigma surrounding AT, and the ATIA is determined to set the record straight.

Important Information

taryn1117 — 2025-10-20 14:54:02 UTC

Some important information about the Assistive Technology Industry Assocation website is all of the resources that it provides. It answers questions such as but not limited to:

1. What is Assistive Technology?

2. How do you choose the right AT?

3. Who pays for the AT?

4. What is the ATIA, and how can it help you find more out about AT?

It gives suggestions on how parents, teachers, and individuals with disabilities can use high- and low-tech AT.

Disability Related

taryn1117 — 2025-10-20 14:54:15 UTC

ABC Mouse

taryn1117 — 2025-10-20 14:54:22 UTC

Educational Games

Summary

taryn1117 — 2025-10-20 14:54:27 UTC

ABC Mouse is a website that provides educational games, puzzles, videos, worksheets, programs, resources, and more for students, teachers, and parents. It is for grades Pre-K-8 and includes reading, writing, math, science, history, and music lessons. While not geared towards students with disabilities specifically, it can be used as instruction for students of all ages and skills.

Important Information

taryn1117 — 2025-10-20 14:54:34 UTC

ABC Mouse has won multiple awards for its educational programs. It is an award-winning homeschooling resource and parent of students not yet in school have stated that they love this resource. There are worksheets that educators can print out and there are step-by-step learning plans that can be created as well.

Educator Related

taryn1117 — 2025-10-20 14:54:39 UTC

Cleveland Clinic

taryn1117 — 2025-10-20 14:54:45 UTC

Intellectual Disabilities

Summary

taryn1117 — 2025-10-20 14:54:51 UTC

The Cleveland Clinic provides resources or all sorts of health-related issues. This specific page details different aspects of intellectual disabilities, such as:

What is it
How common it is
Symptoms and Causes
Diagnosis and Tests
Management and Treatment
Outlook/Prognosis
Prevention
Living with

Important Information

taryn1117 — 2025-10-20 14:54:58 UTC

The Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit medical center that have been in action for over 100 years. It focuses on research, health care, and providing resources and information to the public. There are locations all over the country that one can make appointments to.

Disability Related

taryn1117 — 2025-10-20 14:55:04 UTC

National Center for Learning Disabilities

taryn1117 — 2025-10-20 14:55:08 UTC

Learning Disabilities

Summary

taryn1117 — 2025-10-20 14:55:13 UTC

The National Center for Learning Disabilities is a non-profit organization that advocates, spreads awareness, provides resources, and more for individuals with learning disabilities. There are programs and scholarships that those with learning disabilities can qualify for to help better their lives and education.

Important Information

taryn1117 — 2025-10-20 14:55:21 UTC

The National Center for Learning Disabilities has been active for 45 years. While looking through the website I saw that there is an option for the words on every page to be read aloud, which I thought made sense that a website advocating for equal opportunity for those with disabilities. The NCLD also has a section of its website dedicated to educating the public about learning disabilities and to dismantling the stigma around the topic. Careers are also listed for those with learning disabilities.

Disability Related

taryn1117 — 2025-10-20 14:55:25 UTC

American Foundation for the Blind

taryn1117 — 2025-10-20 14:55:31 UTC

Visual Impairments

Summary

taryn1117 — 2025-10-20 14:55:45 UTC

The American Foundation for the Blind is an organization whose mission is to create equal opportunities and educate for the Blind. Their focus is on education, advocacy, leadership, and partnerships. The AFB was founded in 1921 and is working towards inclusion in all spaces. This website explains what visual impairment is and its different levels. It explains how blindness is a spectrum and has different forms.

Important Information

taryn1117 — 2025-10-20 14:55:51 UTC

The American Foundation for the Blind has multiple features that user can access. It has information about blindness, educational routes that teachers and parents can take, different resources, information on blind figures (Helen Keller), conference information, leadership opportunities, and more.

Disability Related

taryn1117 — 2025-10-20 14:55:56 UTC

American Association of People with Disabilities

taryn1117 — 2025-11-11 14:42:49 UTC

Physical Disabilities

Summary

taryn1117 — 2025-11-11 14:43:00 UTC

The American Association of People with Disabilities is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing awareness, education, and equality to individuals with physical disabilities. It is a disability-led and cross-disability rights organization that has been fighting for the civil rights of individuals with disabilities for over 70 million Americans. The AAPD has been in action since 1995 and is constantly working towards advancing the goals of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Important Information

taryn1117 — 2025-11-11 14:43:33 UTC

This organization and website provides the used with resources and ways to get in touch with doctors and disability professionals. There are options for donations and news articles to keep the reader up to date on disability related news. There are many leadership and scholarship programs for individuals with disabilities included as well.

Disability Related

taryn1117 — 2025-11-11 14:43:38 UTC

Americans with Disabilities Act

taryn1117 — 2025-11-11 14:43:43 UTC

Testing Accommodations

Summary

taryn1117 — 2025-11-11 14:43:48 UTC

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and ensures equal opportunities. It was enacted in 1990. This particular government website lists the testing accommodations requirements that schools much follow for students with disabilities.

Important Information

taryn1117 — 2025-11-11 14:43:56 UTC

This website lists what tests are covered (GED, SSAT, ISEE, SAT, ACT, LSAT, MCAT, GRE, GMAT), what testing accommodations exist (braille, screen reading technology, scribes, extended time, wheelchair accessibility, testing rooms, and more, who is eligible, documentation, and more.

Helpful For All

taryn1117 — 2025-11-11 14:44:01 UTC

Inclusive Teach

taryn1117 — 2025-11-11 14:44:06 UTC

IEP/Goal Development

Summary

taryn1117 — 2025-11-11 14:44:10 UTC

One aspect of this website is IEP goal. It lists 600 IEP goals that IEP teams can create for a student with special needs. It also lists IEP requirements for developing and writing measurable goals. There are goals for fluency, vocabulary, decoding, phonics, comprehension, writing, grammar, speaking and listening, research, literary elements, and much more.

Important Information

taryn1117 — 2025-11-11 14:44:21 UTC

Inclusive Teach is a website dedicated to improving classrooms and creating more equal spaces. They want children with diverse needs to feel supported and comfortable at school. They provide many different resources, articles, and ideas for educators, school administrators, and parents.

Teacher Related

taryn1117 — 2025-11-11 14:44:26 UTC

World Health Organization

taryn1117 — 2025-11-11 14:44:31 UTC

Health Disabilities

Summary

taryn1117 — 2025-11-11 14:44:36 UTC

The World Health Organization is a specialized agency in the United Nations. It spreads awareness to the world about health, safety, research, and more. It provides resources and the newest world news to its users. The WHO has much information, donations, campaigns, and policies available to those in need.

Important Information

taryn1117 — 2025-11-11 14:44:44 UTC

This particular webpage provides information on different kinds of controversies and disabilities. It covers topics from abortion to cancer to epilepsy to yellow fever. If you were to click on epilepsy, it lists statistics, causes, treatments, news, and other resources about this disease.

Disability Related

taryn1117 — 2025-11-11 14:44:49 UTC

MentalHealth.Com

taryn1117 — 2025-11-11 14:44:54 UTC

Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

Summary

taryn1117 — 2025-11-11 14:44:59 UTC

MentalHealth.Com is a website that many use for information and research on mental health conditions and support. It provides accessible routes of action for those in need and refers its users to therapists and psychologists in their area if need be. It offers information on various mental health topics and is a community of connections. There are stories from individuals with mental health issues and mental health news.

Important Information

taryn1117 — 2025-11-11 14:45:05 UTC

MentalHealth.Com provides information on types of behavioral disorders as well as other mental health disorders. It provides information on:

What it is
Challenges
Types of disorders
Substance use
Causes and risk
Symptoms
Early diagnosis
Stereotypes
Impact on family
Support
Resources

Disability Related

taryn1117 — 2025-11-11 14:45:12 UTC