The goal of Adapted Physical Education (APE) in Pitt County is to provide all students with special needs, regardless of their disability, the opportunity to participate in physical education

Last week the students said goodbye to Mr. Gietzen, our student teacher. He did a great job and we wish him the best! Thank you Mr. Gietze...

There are many adaptive toys for special needs children. . . you just have to know where to find them. This article offers a list of resources for choosing, finding, and adapting toys especially for your kid.

Help create a calming environment where your loved one feels secure with these 75 Engaging Sensory Activities for Adults with Disabilities.

An autistic student is not like the others. Maybe he is blessed with special capabilities but in exchange, some of the normal human abilities are taken from him. It is really hard to take care of autistic students. But group activities might help you in this regard. That is why we have brought to you different facts and a huge list of group activities that may assist you in taking care of the special needs students.

Want to plan something fun on your next caregiving shift, but can't make it outside? Try one of these 7 great indoor activities for adults with disabilities.

Playing games in the classroom has always been something I enjoy. You have the opportunity to work on so many different skills, turn taking,...

How are you using task systems in your multiple disability classroom? In this blog post I go over activity rotations that you can incorporate to find independent work that fits for all of your multiple disability students. I include a list of all my special education activities such as bead bars, sensory boards, and swinging bear that are all great ways to involve sound, texture and color. Read through all of my special education ideas on implementing a structured activity rotation here.

It is absolutely true that a picture is worth a thousand words, especially when it comes to teaching children with communication delays. Using visuals with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder has been well documented, but they are also very helpful for all children. It really is better to point to a picture, rather then talk, talk and talk some more. Temple Grandin, a well known adult with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) has shared that she “thinks in pictures” and using visuals…