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BrainConnection: The Brain and Learning

BrainConnection: The Brain and Learning

Accelerate Learning | Scientific Learning Global LD OnLine: The world's leading website on learning disabilities and ADHD "On the Brain" with Dr. Mike Merzenich, Ph.D. - Award Certificates For Students and Children Brain Training | Brain Exercises | Brain Fitness Games | Brain Metrix What is Zac Browser | Zac Browser What is Zac Browser ZAC is the first web browser developed specifically for children with autism and autism spectrum disorders such as Asperger syndrome, pervasive developmental disorders (PDD) and PDD-NOS. We have made this browser for children… for their enjoyment, enrichment, and freedom. Children touch it, use it, play it, interact with it and experience independence through ZAC. ZAC is a zone that will allow your child to interact directly with games (a LOT of games) and activities (focused on MANY interests) that cater specifically to children who display the characteristics of autism spectrum disorders like impairments in social interaction impairments in communication, restricted interests and repetitive behavior. ZAC focuses on the children and their interaction.

Language and Mind Mastery — by Polyglot Stuart Jay Raj Activities for Special Needs Kids & Autistic Children Our children love KidZui. We have a large family of twelve, with five high-needs adopted children. Even the two-year-old goes onto KidZui and it definitely helps. KidZui is a Web browser and search engine designed for kids ages 3-12 with over 2 million websites, games, videos and pictures. Though KidZui wasn‘t specifically designed for special needs children, many parents have reported that it is a helpful teaching tool for students with learning disabilities, children with ADHD, autistic children and other special needs kids. We invite you to download KidZui free of charge to see if it works for your special needs child. Resources for Special Needs Kids My 3-year-old grandson, who has a hearing impairment, LOVES being on the computer. KidZui has a number of features that can benefit families with special needs kids. Smart for Parents: With KidZui‘s Parent Account, parents can see a report of everything their kids do online. Fun for Kids: KidZui has opened up a whole new world for my son.

Chinese Language Blog: Language and Culture of the Chinese-Speaking World Honoring the deceased for Qing Ming Jie. Today is a national holiday in China, the Clear Brightness Festival (清明节 – qīng míng jié). Taking place two weeks after the vernal equinox, this is one of the few Chinese holidays that follows the solar calendar. Although there are many English translations this holiday, such as the Clear Bright Festival and Ancestors Day, the name most commonly used is Tomb Sweeping Day, and for good reason. While this festival is about celebrating the arrival of spring and the start of the planting season, its most important aspect is honoring the deceased. Practice your pronunciation and learn a little about this traditional festival. History As with just about everything in China, there is a fascinating story behind the history of this festival. So, you really fed me your thigh?! Eventually, Chong’er ascended to the throne as Duke of Jin. Learn more about the festival here. Customs Visiting grave sites is a big part of the festival. Burning down the (paper) house.

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