Helping Kids With Autism Through Special Education Tutoring

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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) makes it difficult for children to study in a regular, standard classroom setting. There are a variety of factors like the language, the atmosphere, the people around them (family and friends), and the activities can make these children confused and overstimulated. According to clinical psychologist Deborah Offner, Ph.D., “If your child’s mental health condition is affecting their functioning at school, your first step should be to identify their condition with either a mental health professional or pediatrician and present this diagnostic information to the school.”

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Getting The Most Out Of Tutoring With Scientifically Proven Learning Strategies

Getting a tutoring service is not to be taken lightly. It involves a significant investment in time and money. Even then, the results are not guaranteed. However, tutoring can be a very effective way to review past lessons or to take new lessons. The effectiveness of tutoring will depend not only on the skills of the tutor but also on the strategies adopted by the tutee to learn quickly and retain information. According to Nancy Darling Ph.D., “You need to know the basics before shortcuts can help.”

In a nutshell, having the right mindset and practicing correct methods of learning will help you get the most from your tutoring sessions. This article discusses ways to do exactly that. In addition, this article also presents ways to take care of your physical and mental health, as having a sound body and mind will work wonders on your ability to learn.

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The Truth About How Fonts Help You Learn 

When we study for a difficult test, we try to go all out. That means making review guides, reading your textbook, and seeing the same fonts over and over. But making a few changes to the text you look at can make a huge difference. Researcher Connor Diemand-Yauman suggests that “when we find something easy to read, we tend to take it as a sign that we already have mastery of the material. But when fonts make reading slightly harder, we often doubt whether we instantly ‘get’ it.”

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Color Psychiatry: How To Improve Your PowerPoint Making Skills 

You may now know it, but color plays an important role in one’s thinking. 

 Colors have been scientifically proven to influence one’s mental health. Each shade contains properties that can impact your mood, behavior, and feelings. According to Psychologist  Jennifer Aaker, “Certain colors do broadly align with specific traits (e.g., brown with ruggedness, purple with sophistication, and red with excitement).” Given this knowledge, you can create better PowerPoint presentations to induce the thinking of your audience and get more favorable results! How? 

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Microsoft Excel Tips And Tricks For Advanced Users 

Microsoft Office Excel is such a powerful tool that can be used for business and work. It really comes in handy especially with buckets of data that you need to synthesize and make sense of. So, if you’re already a master of MS Excel basics including basic calculations, tables, and charts, it’s time that you get used to the more advanced features. 

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Using Tim Ferris’ DiSSS System To Learn Skills Quickly 

Learning new skills can be a very daunting task. According to Kendra Cherry, “Learning is often defined as a relatively lasting change in behavior that is the result of experience.” Consider formal education, which can take more than a decade to complete. However, acquiring skills are essential, whether it be learning new languages, developing your public speaking prowess, or learning how to be attuned to others’ emotions. Learning can be considered a skill itself, and investing some of your resources in learning how to learn can pay off tremendously in the future. 

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The Basics Of Investing On Mutual Funds 

Recently, investing in financial institutions has been a significant part of our retirement plans, healthcare balances, and college savings. According to Michal Ann Strahilevitz Ph.D., “As both a researcher on the psychology of investing and an investor myself, I have learned that understanding the psychology of investing can help you manage both your money and your emotions around your money.” Some people even want to invest in both stocks and bonds. The best way to engage in this kind of investment is through mutual funds.  

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A Step-By-Step Guide On Creating A Website 

In the digital world, consumers expect to find your business on the web—may it be to promote your product and services or to provide information about your business. It is also essential to capitalize on this kind of marketing approach so that you can better connect with your customers.  

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