Teaching the Teachers: Creating New Opportunities and Outcomes in Educating Students with Special Needs

• By: Cathleen M. George, LCSW Newmark Schools
• January 1st, 2013
• classroom, education, mental health, students, teachers, training
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Educating students with special needs is an inherently challenging task due to the individualized and shifting needs of each student. Different schools of thought emerge when contemplating this issue: inclusion, a variety of special education services, modifications/accommodations, community based...

Understanding and Treating the Comorbid Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorders and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

• By: Cathleen M. George, LCSW Newmark Schools
• January 1st, 2011
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As with many childhood neuropsychiatric and emotional disorders, symptoms often overlap causing assessment, diagnostic and treatment planning difficulties. With children on the autistic spectrum, it is crucial to have a thorough evaluation process and multiple treatment options to avoid the...