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Posted on January 27th, 2014 by ProCare Therapy
Teens that have experienced sexual assault benefit more from therapy sessions that include recounting the assault than from counseling that does not address the assault.
Posted on October 14th, 2013 by ProCare Therapy
Therapy has long been used in healthcare to calm minds and address mental stresses in a calming manner. Some school districts have implemented therapy sessions into their counseling services, and this can be an especially beneficial practice for high school students. Often, high school students are burdened with an immense amount of homework, stress from extra-curricular activities, and high level courses. If a student has a tough home life, they may also be battling keeping their family afloat while attending school and trying to keep their grades up.
Posted on September 16th, 2013 by ProCare Therapy
Occupational therapy can be daunting for any student. They often come into an OT situation frustrated and unwilling to accept help. Students with disabilities tend to be sensitive about their limitations, which can make therapy a challenge. Structuring an educational environment to allow for student success is critical to ensuring that students have a successful experience. Identifying ways to help students improve their skills while still having fun is just one example of how to help students in a classroom setting. Gamification is the process by which video games and educational goals can merge, creating a new way to teach students or help them focus on skills which need improving.
Posted on September 9th, 2013 by ProCare Therapy
Graduation is an exciting time for students, and rightly so; high school students begin looking forward to graduation at the start of their senior year. For students with special needs, graduation is an accomplishment that is not to be underestimated. For therapists and special education teams, tracking a student’s progress toward this goal requires cooperation from the student, their teachers, and their parents. The student’s IEP should reflect clearly defined goals that a student can reach to ascertain their progress toward a diploma. In some cases, schools may award a certificate of IEP outlining that a student has met their IEP goals, but not completed the requirements for a diploma. The decision to let a student depart high school without having received a diploma is discussed heavily by all team members involved in the student’s education.
Posted on August 26th, 2013 by ProCare Therapy
Using games as educational tools is far from a new trend. Within the last few years, educational technology has exploded. From app development to games being turned on their head and re-purposed for an educational setting, the gaming and educational world has collided in an outpouring of opportunity. Some say that games are not educational, especially those of the digital variety. Research has proven that video games can improve students' social skills, puzzle solving capabilities, and their critical thinking capacity. This can be especially helpful with special education students, as more and more students are having supportive technology included in their IEPs and 504 plans. Teaching students through gaming can be a way to bridge the gap between educator and student, while allowing students to have fun at the same time.