We’re Packing Our Bags This week, the eLuma team will join over 4,000 special educators from across the nation at the 2020 CEC Convention in Portland, Oregon. This annual event is one of the nation’s largest gatherings of special education researchers, policymakers and practitioners. Since 1922, The Council for Exceptional Children has been providing the highest-quality professional development possible so that educators have the tools and resources they need to connect, learn, and grow. What to expect at CEC 2020: Technology Playground 3
eLuma’s vision is to help millions of people around the world change their lives for the better by facilitating easy access to affordable, high-quality and specialized online therapy services. IDEA When Congress passed the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in 1975, it committed to provide 40 percent of the cost to educate children with disabilities. In the nearly 45 years since IDEA’s passage, the federal government has never lived up to that funding promise. (1) In fact, last year
eLuma strives to help millions of people around the world to change their lives for the better. We do this not only by providing unparalleled online mental health services but by also sharing additional coping skills that can supplement professional help. Life can be overwhelming, and at times situations can be difficult to understand and leave us struggling to communicate. Especially for those with psychological, social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. Here at eLuma, we believe learning to recognize emotions and practicing
For Special Needs Students, It’s Therapy from Afar In the most recent issue of School Administrator Magazine (from the AASA or the School Superintendents Association), eLuma is profiled as one of the national leaders in providing teletherapy for special education. In the article, “For Special Needs Students, It’s Therapy from Afar,” author Merri Rosenberg explores the growing role that online therapy is playing in helping alleviate national shortages plaguing special education — specifically with Speech-language pathologists, school psychs and other
Empathy for Students with Autism At eLuma, one of our core values is empathy. We encourage our clinicians to always strive to understand others’ perspectives. Each student, parent, school administrator, and staff member they encounter has their own unique experiences and challenges that influence the way they interact with others. When working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) often include activities to help the students understand and empathize with their communication partners. But what about empathy