There are numerous barriers to the provision of tele-therapy for educational purposes. Among the most challenging issues are Technological Problems and the level of Student Cooperation. This Trouble Shooting Guide addresses these barriers. Technological Problems There are many technological challenges that may be a product of the platform used (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams, …
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My wife (Kimberly) and I decided to make and share a top ten list of our favorite TV Shows from the last 5 years (some reaching back further in time). The task of consolidating them down to merely ten shows proved more challenging than we anticipated – so we employed a multi-tiered ranking system …
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The use of Video Conferencing to teach young children is a new challenge for everyone involved. In order for it to work, YOU and the teacher or therapist (instructor) MUST FIRST TEACH YOUR CHILD HOW TO LEARN IN THIS NEW WAY. Teaching this new skill will likely be the first thing the instructor will want …
The use of Video Conferencing to teach young children, particularly those with disabilities, is fraught with many NEW challenges. In order for it to work, the instructor MUST FIRST TEACH THE CHILD HOW TO PARTICIPATE ADAPTIVELY. It is essential to prioritize gaining the instructional control of the student over implementing other IEP objectives. Consider instructional …