Disability Awareness Month: Supporting Students With Disabilities in Homeschool
July marks Disability Awareness Month — a celebration of disabled identity and culture and the 1990 passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. It’s a timely opportunity to spotlight the strengths of students with disabilities and refine teaching practices that let every learner thrive. Celebrating Disability Awareness in the Classroom — and Beyond Disability Awareness Month offers rich material for history, social studies, and language arts. Traditional school settings and homeschool curricula can benefit from activities such as: Reading memoirs by authors with disabilities, such as Demystifying Disability by Emily Ladau Investigating key civil rights milestones, including the Capitol Crawl protest of 1990 Creating art projects...
National ADHD Awareness Month: Empowering Students With ADHD
October is National ADHD Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and promoting understanding of the challenges faced by those living with the condition. This month, let’s take a closer look at ADHD, why awareness is essential, the challenges faced by students with ADHD, and strategies to help them thrive in their educational journeys. What Is ADHD? ADHD is a common neurodevelopmental disorder typically diagnosed in childhood and often persisting into adulthood. In the US, an estimated seven million children aged 3-17 have been diagnosed with ADHD. The primary symptoms of ADHD include inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. While often associated with behavioral...