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I hope this information has been helpful to you.

From the lens Kids With Special Needs.

My sister, Betty DeLorme, will be answering your questions via the comment box. I am so happy that she has agreed to do this for us!

  • jamesjonesy Feb 14, 2012 @ 9:17 am | delete
    really well done :) a worthy cause
  • Hugh Aug 23, 2011 @ 7:22 am | delete
    In terms of special needs eduaction - there's a great website called "Spellzone" which offers an online spelling course, ideal for dyslexics and those who struggle with spelling in general!
    Here's the link: http://www.spellzone.com/
  • clouda9 Nov 12, 2010 @ 5:46 am | delete
    I had not heard of Dr. Wood or her Developmental Therapy Teaching until now. Thanks for sharing this information for all of us to learn from.
  • crosscreations Oct 21, 2010 @ 12:07 pm | delete
    Excellent topic and perspective! Special needs kids are very special kids who happen to have different learning needs. I've worked with them and found them to be very loving and appreciative compared to our 'normal' student population. Above and beyond!
  • OhMe Oct 21, 2010 @ 8:25 am | delete
    Children with special needs only want what we all want - to be accepted. It is Special Education week, and this is in honor of all children who learn a little differently.
  • mukunda22 Sep 14, 2010 @ 6:54 pm | delete
    Back for a visit my friend! Children with special needs need all of our Love--and then some!!
  • aj2008 Nov 24, 2009 @ 9:34 am | delete
    The Childrens and Parenting Group that this lens belonged to has survived all the recent changes on Squidoo and is now a Lensography. This lens is now featured at Children and Parenting HQ.

    And of course this visit gives me the chance to Bless this excellent lens.
  • ldoone88 Nov 15, 2009 @ 5:40 am | delete
    Nice lens, good info. Thanks :0)
  • OhMe Sep 7, 2009 @ 4:23 am | delete
    Just dropping by to let you know that this lens is featured on my PEEPS preschool lens. Thank you.
  • Teddi14 May 25, 2009 @ 10:56 am | delete
    Thanks for tweeting this. I am going to lensroll it to my lens about Special Education Great job!!! Absolutely 5*'s.
  • May 25, 2009 @ 9:42 am | delete
    My younger brother has Downs Syndrome - thank you so much for making this lens :)
  • Heather426 Apr 22, 2009 @ 12:37 am | delete
    Joan,
    As a sister of a special needs child, and the mother of another, I really appreciate this lens.5*
  • a_willow Apr 12, 2009 @ 12:31 am | delete
    My husband, as a teacher, will love this page! And me too! Blessings my dear Joan for your efforts to help both parents and teachers!
  • GypsyOwl Apr 4, 2009 @ 5:41 am | delete
    Remarkable!
  • Wysiwigs Apr 1, 2009 @ 4:24 am | delete
    Great lens and some wonderful tips for those involved with special needs :o) 5*
    Http://www.Squidoo.com/ConnieCrankpot
  • Nourishing_hope Mar 18, 2009 @ 2:43 am | delete
    Great lens! You've put together a lot of helpful information here. I'd love for you to visit my lens and say hello when you have the chance.
  • joshsmom Mar 11, 2009 @ 7:08 am | delete
    Good, informative lens for a parent of a pecial needs child.

    Thank you
  • marsha32 Mar 7, 2009 @ 8:52 am | delete
    I really do like the information that you have put together here
  • Karina Trautvetter Feb 27, 2009 @ 5:10 am | delete
    Ich bin ETEP- Trainerin in Berlin in Deutschland. Nicht nur das ich dieses Programm mit %uFFFDberzeugung vermittle, sondern meine t%uFFFDgliche Arbeit damit st%uFFFDrkt mich immer wieder darin, dass es f%uFFFDr viele unserer schwierigen Kids genau das Richtige ist. Nicht nur der Umgang mit den Sch%uFFFDlern, sondern auch meine eigene Einstellung und nat%uFFFDrlich auch der Umgang mit Kollegen hat sich mit ETEP ver%uFFFDndert und erleichtert mir einige der t%uFFFDglichen Situationen.
  • Betty Feb 26, 2009 @ 6:14 pm | delete
    We are so appreciative of your many special comments! Touching the lives of our special children is so meaningful and so very important for their years to come. Thank you, thank you! b.
  • sittonbull Feb 23, 2009 @ 10:46 pm | delete
    This is such an important subject and a great lens to explain it. We need a more collaborative and focused effort to support special needs children in all areas of our society!
  • Krimhild aus Hamburg Feb 19, 2009 @ 5:02 am | delete
    ETEP ist in der Hamburger Schullandschaft inzwischen sehr bekannt . Es hat vielen Kolleginnen und Kollegen zum einen ein solides Handwerkszeug fuer die taegliche Arbeit gegeben, zum anderen frische Tatkraft und eine positive Einstellung zur eigenen Arbeitssituation erwirkt.
    Dank an Mary Wood und Marita Bergsson!
  • monarch13 Feb 12, 2009 @ 12:39 am | delete
    Awesome as always. Rolled to "Parents Guide to Raising Healthy kids".
  • Susanne TUNN Feb 8, 2009 @ 4:26 am | delete
    Ich arbeite nun schon seit gut 4 Jahren mit ETEP an der Bernhard-Rose-Schule in Berlin. Dieses Konzept erleichterte mir die erzieherische Arbeit an unserem Förderzentrum. Wir habe doch recht schwierige Schüler, die viel Aufmerksamkeit verlangen. Jeden Tag den Blick auf die Stärken dieser Kinder zu richten ist nicht immer einfach, aber diese positive Arbeitseinstellung erleichtert mir und den Kindern die Zusammenarbeit. Mit ETEP habe ich schon viele Erfolge gesichert. Ebenfalls bin ich Regionaltrainerin für Berlin.
  • Susanne Feb 8, 2009 @ 4:26 am | delete
    Ich arbeite nun schon seit gut 4 Jahren mit ETEP an der Bernhard-Rose-Schule in Berlin. Dieses Konzept erleichterte mir die erzieherische Arbeit an unserem Förderzentrum. Wir habe doch recht schwierige Schüler, die viel Aufmerksamkeit verlangen. Jeden Tag den Blick auf die Stärken dieser Kinder zu richten ist nicht immer einfach, aber diese positive Arbeitseinstellung erleichtert mir und den Kindern die Zusammenarbeit. Mit ETEP habe ich schon viele Erfolge gesichert. Ebenfalls bin ich Regionaltrainerin für Berlin.
  • spirituality Jan 30, 2009 @ 2:14 pm | delete
    Great way to introduce the topic. I used to teach in a school for special education - all the kids had special needs.

    I think you will like these lenses:
    Books about Autism
    Sensory Processing (aka Sensory Integration) explained: with tips on how to help your child.
    Information about sensory processing and tips for parents.
  • PosterChildSmile Jan 29, 2009 @ 12:54 am | delete
    I have a grand daughter with speech needs, so I can back to read some more about your knowledge in this area. - Thank you so much Joan!
  • sittonbull Jan 27, 2009 @ 10:13 am | delete
    Trying another comment here to test the system. Hope it comes thru BR, cause this is a great lens and you do great work! Wish I could give it another 5*****
  • Sabine Jan 27, 2009 @ 1:53 am | delete
    Seit ich 1995 die ersten Informationen zu ETEP erhalten habe, beschäftigt mich die erfolgreiche Etablierung dieses Konzepts innerhalb von Schule. Als besonders wirkungsvoll empfinde ich die Veränderung, die ich als Pädagogin im Prozess der Umsetzung erlebt habe.
  • sittonbull Jan 23, 2009 @ 12:43 pm | delete
    Joan and Betty... what a pro-active idea for a lens! I am sending this to a business associate with an autistic child, and several friends who work with or have special need children. I have been blessed to know a few whose needs (not the least of which was the understanding love of family, friends and teachers) were well diagnosed and well met. They were given and have accepted the opportunity to integrate into and become remarkable personality s and productive members of society. That's a wonderful thing and my hat is off to all those who work in any capacity to meet this worthy challenge. Faved and5*
  • andyajsb Jan 23, 2009 @ 1:07 am | delete
    Great lens with really good information, thanks.
  • Himu Jan 22, 2009 @ 9:33 am | delete
    Das Konzept hat mich überzeugt. Ich halte die ressourcenorientierte Sichtweise für sehr hilfreich und notwendig. Ich würde mir wünschen, dass auch Tagesschausprecher und Politiker von ETEP "infiziert" würden.
  • Mélanie Vieillot Jan 21, 2009 @ 1:40 pm | delete
    I'm a teacher in Germany and work with this conception. I really love to work like this because it's right (positive attitude towards kids and their behavior) and it's helping! Even in personal life!!! Special thanks to Marita Bergsson who brought this programm to germany!
  • Jo Wis Jan 21, 2009 @ 8:47 am | delete
    I´ve been in Developmental Therapy and Teaching for 12 years in Germany (Europe). It's the best program for supporting children with problem behavior I have ever seen.
  • Ursula Jack Jan 20, 2009 @ 1:52 pm | delete
    Nach 25 Jahren Arbeit als Lehrerin habe ich Entwicklungspädagogik kennen gelernt. Es ist das Beste, was mir passieren konnte - für die Arbeit mit den Kindern, für meine Tätigkeit in der Lehrerfortbildung und für meine persönliche Entwicklung. Danke an Mary Wood und danke an Marita Bergsson, die das Programm nach Deutschland gebracht hat.
  • Ursula Jack Jan 20, 2009 @ 1:52 pm | delete
    Nach 25 Jahren Arbeit als Lehrerin habe ich Entwicklungspädagogik kennen gelernt. Es ist das Beste, was mir passieren konnte - für die Arbeit mit den Kindern, für meine Tätigkeit in der Lehrerfortbildung und für meine persönliche Entwicklung. Danke an Mary Wood und danke an Marita Bergsson, die das Programm nach Deutschland gebracht hat.
  • anton Jan 20, 2009 @ 10:57 am | delete
    Hallo,
    wir arbeiten in der Comenius-Schule in Bad Orb in Deutschland schon seit Jahren mit ETEP und dies sehr erfolgreich.

    Beste Grüße
    anton
  • Rike Jan 20, 2009 @ 9:50 am | delete
    I`m glad to know this program since 1992! It`s very helpful every school day.
  • Trainerin aus Marburg BRD Jan 20, 2009 @ 6:24 am | delete
    Ich bin Trainerin f%uFFFDP und freue mich, in Fortbildungen den Kollegen und Eltern ein wirksames F%uFFFDrkonzept vorzustellen, das endlich F%uFFFDgkeiten ins Zentrum r%uFFFDAgieren statt reagieren! Gr%uFFFDs Deutschland.
  • Marita Beate Jan 20, 2009 @ 4:41 am | delete
    I´ve been in Developmental Therapy and Teaching für about 20 years - the best program for supporting children with problem behavior. We work a lot with this approach in Germany.
  • PosterChildSmile Jan 19, 2009 @ 1:36 pm | delete
    How special! This is getting a lensroll!
  • ElizabethJeanAllen Jan 4, 2009 @ 7:38 pm | delete
    Great information! I see so many kids in school with special needs. Some are identified and some are not. Every child needs a helping hand now and then.
    Great lens
    Lizzy
  • Susan52 Dec 29, 2008 @ 9:43 am | delete
    I always wonder the cause for the growing number of children with mental illnesses and neurological problems. I'm very happy to see caring people with positive treatments for these disorders. Congratulations on tackling a subject that affects so many.
  • Connie Rasbury Dec 23, 2008 @ 4:15 pm | delete
    This will be so helpful to so many many families. Thank you for sharing.
  • mukunda22 Dec 23, 2008 @ 12:47 pm | delete
    Claus Jensen's music would be perfect if played for the programs for autistic children!! Just thought about it today!!
  • MommaKnows Dec 23, 2008 @ 1:40 am | delete
    Very interesting information! I need to look into the materials more. The adult roles are great... things that make sense but I've never thought about the roles separately before. I have a son who has delays, sensory integration issues, and more. I need all the help I can get.
  • mary wood Dec 21, 2008 @ 7:50 pm | in reply to Viktorson | delete
    Your question about fundraising... no. The important effort is to let concerned individuals know that the material is there and really produces positive changes in children.
  • Kathy Dec 20, 2008 @ 9:53 am | delete
    This is a great lens! Thank you Mom and Aunt Betty for all your hard work! I love yall!
  • Viktorson Dec 19, 2008 @ 4:25 pm | delete
    Very interesting Lens! Does this program benefit from any of the fundraising on Squidoo?

    Thanks
  • heehaw Dec 18, 2008 @ 8:09 pm | delete
    the part i like most is "Use Adult Roles With Positive Strategies" , what about you?
  • Shelly Dec 17, 2008 @ 10:32 pm | delete
    Very well done, one can tell this is a piece of your heart. I worked with developmentally disabled adults for 21 years and fell in love many times over the years. I really like the defined roles which naturally lead to consistency. Just great!
  • steamtown Dec 17, 2008 @ 2:44 pm | delete
    Awsome lens! A much needed lens about a subject that a lot of people know very little about.
  • awelldressedbullet Dec 15, 2008 @ 10:12 pm | delete
    What a wonderful lens Joan and Betty, thank you for sharing such a special program run by such dedicated and caring individuals.- Kathy
  • Joyce Kitchens Dec 15, 2008 @ 1:07 pm | delete
    What a wonderful program. Thanks for sharing.
  • AndyPo Dec 15, 2008 @ 1:51 am | delete
    Very interesting lens
  • microsat Dec 11, 2008 @ 11:36 am | delete
    You did provide great health information. I wish to write with you about health tips.
  • nightbear Dec 10, 2008 @ 9:30 pm | delete
    I forgot, I lensrolled it to a my anger management in children, and autism lens.
  • nightbear Dec 10, 2008 @ 9:29 pm | delete
    what a beautiful sensitive lens, should be helpful to a lot of people. great job
  • OhMe Dec 10, 2008 @ 6:52 am | delete
    I love seeing my sister Betty's remarks on the lens that she and my sister, Joan4, wrote. I feel so fortunate to have two of the best sisters that a person could ever have. You two have done a great job on this lens and I think you will reach many people who are searching for exactly this information. Great work, you two!
  • aj2008 Dec 9, 2008 @ 2:05 pm | delete
    Welcome to the Children and Parenting Group
  • KIM Dec 9, 2008 @ 10:02 am | delete
    Joan and Betty you did a great job! Thank you for sharing the DT-TP message.
  • chefkeem Dec 9, 2008 @ 9:27 am | delete
    You obviously "struck a chord" with your page, Joan. 5*s and blessings! :)
  • mulberry Dec 9, 2008 @ 8:53 am | delete
    Excellent lens, I worked with special needs kids some when I was younger. It's challenging AND rewarding.
  • Betty Dec 9, 2008 @ 2:34 am | delete
    Squidster, I was so glad that you saw the opportunities for adults who work with ALL children to learn from Developmental Therapy - Developmental Teaching! And I certainly agree with you; in fact, I use DTT techniques often at the hospital where I also work. Thanks for your significant observation!
  • GreatWork Dec 8, 2008 @ 9:37 pm | delete
    Great website. I have known and worked with Dr. Wood and Betty for many years and appreciate their wonderful contributions to our kids with special needs. Keep up the good work!
  • Betty Dec 8, 2008 @ 4:34 pm | delete
    Great question, Evelyn. Yes, these are the different roles one adult must take on depending on the behavior. I can certainly see, however, how different people in a child's life may have and maintain one role, which may not the the needed response for encouraging participation and success for the child. Hope this helps clarify and thank you for the opportunity to do so!
  • Evelyn_Saenz Dec 8, 2008 @ 3:41 pm | delete
    Thank you for sharing Dr. Mary M. Wood's beliefs on Developmental Therapy but I have a question for you. Are the Cheerleader, Coach and Referee separate people in the child's life or are they different roles that one person takes on depending on the persistence of the behavior?

    I am dying to read more on this subject. Thank you for making such an intriguing lens.
  • Squidster Dec 8, 2008 @ 3:25 pm | delete
    As a parent I appreciate the information you've put together. I count my blessings for having healthy children but some of the strategies for parental guidance are very helpful in my situation as well. ^:)^
  • MarketPipeline Dec 8, 2008 @ 3:14 pm | delete
    Great advice and practical recommendations Joan.
  • debnet Dec 8, 2008 @ 8:50 am | delete
    I forgot...lensrolled to 'Selective Mutism' and 'How To Write A Social Story'
  • debnet Dec 8, 2008 @ 8:48 am | delete
    Hi Joan, this is the field I work in and I've found this very interesting from a professional view point. I'd be delighted if you'd consider submitting it to 'The Emotional Wellbeing Group' this is exactly what I'm looking for, for the group. 5*****
  • JaguarJulie Dec 8, 2008 @ 8:21 am | delete
    Joan, what a helpful resource for kids with special needs -- my older brother was such a kid, but he didn't live past his 4th birthday. Way back when he was a child, there really were no resources or guides for my mother to know what to do to help him. I'm thankful there is more information available today for these children.
  • WhiteOak50 Dec 8, 2008 @ 6:42 am | delete
    Great Lens Joan. I actually have a friend with BPD/PTSD that attends Developmental Therapy - Teaching Programs-at the GA University. They have seen such wonderful improvements with her behavior disorders that they are writing an article about her case. She is going to forward me a copy of the article so I can post it in the BPD group. Just wanted to share that.
  • JJNW Dec 8, 2008 @ 3:00 am | delete
    Saw you listed in the forum. Awesome job! Good luck on your quest.
  • Jimmie Dec 8, 2008 @ 12:54 am | delete
    Helpful lens, Joan. And love the Ho Ho Merry Christmas hat on your avatar! :-)
  • Jewelsofawe Dec 7, 2008 @ 9:04 pm | delete
    awesome lens Joan! I love the santa hat on your lens pic! Very Cute!
  • marsha32 Dec 7, 2008 @ 6:36 pm | delete
    Good information you share here.
  • aj2008 Dec 7, 2008 @ 3:31 pm | delete
    Not all Special Needs Children are diagnosed - it is one of the biggest failures in the educational system both in the UK and the USA. Lensrolled to my lens about the condition that 1 in 10 children suffer, but not many people have heard of.
  • insightfulnana Dec 7, 2008 @ 1:38 pm | delete
    Thanks for this great information. My sister has a special needs child and has done wonders for the child by non-drug treatment. It has really paid off. Sometimes drugs make the problems worse down the road. Tough decision though.
  • Betty Dec 7, 2008 @ 1:29 pm | delete
    Joan and I enjoyed our time together as she prepared this lens. I continue to be inspired by Dr. Wood's devotion to children with special needs and amazed with my sister's skill which enabled us to share this with you. It is our hope that you will glean something helpful -- to you as a parent, foster parent, teacher, professional, relative, neighbor or friend, either personally or by sharing with others. Thank you for caring!
  • Margo_Arrowsmith Dec 7, 2008 @ 9:55 am | delete
    Wow, this is great. I really love the approach. I work with a lot of adults who had and still have these problems. Its harder with them, because they can walk away, but I will be changing my thinking because of some of these ideas. Thanks! *****
  • skyM Dec 7, 2008 @ 7:53 am | delete
    Super information on the lens!
    Thank you for bringing awareness :D
  • GrowWear Dec 7, 2008 @ 7:44 am | delete
    Wonderful, caring lens. 5*Fave and lensroll.
  • spirituality Dec 7, 2008 @ 6:16 am | delete
    I expect to be making a lens on a similar topic to this one quite soon. Will keep you up to date :) ***** & favored.
  • Carol_Wingert Dec 7, 2008 @ 5:40 am | delete
    Great info! A must read for everyone!
  • Mark-Nehs Dec 6, 2008 @ 10:02 pm | delete
    It looks like Dr Wood is doing some wonderful work. Great idea for lens to get this information out. I thought of two people to share this information with right away.
  • kathyrclark Dec 6, 2008 @ 8:16 pm | delete
    Thanks for sharing. A great job on this lens. We all can use more knowledge when it comes to dealing with children and young adults.
  • OhMe Dec 6, 2008 @ 7:20 pm | delete
    I have heard about this wonderful program and am sure this will be valuable information for a lot of people. Thank you for making it available on this lens.
  • vbright105 Dec 6, 2008 @ 7:18 pm | delete
    Great information! My youngest daughter has been in and out of institutions and hospitals almost her whole life. Maybe they've finally found something that works, that would be fantastic!

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