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What is vicarious trauma? According to the Association of Psychology, it is known as secondary trauma; it can be described as indirect exposure to a traumatic event through a first-hand account or narrative of the event.

It's that time again, time to Light It Up Blue! World Autism Awareness Day was celebrated on Sunday, April 2, 2017 and provided an opportunity to show support to individuals with Autism and their families.

Although technology has many benefits and advantages in today's world, it is important for parents and caregivers of children to understand the potential impact technology has on the young, developing brain.

"This defiant student is undermining my authority. I feel like he has hijacked my classroom." The defiant student-- defiant of the rules and of authority-- often dominates the teacher's and the entire classroom's time and energy, making the teacher feel as if he/she is "losing control" of the class.

Not being able to hear is often largely underestimated because, for the most part, it is an invisible disability. The primary difference between students with hearing loss and their typically hearing peers is that they do not access speech as completely.

Have you ever been challenged by engaging families who come from culturally diverse backgrounds? If so, you are not alone.

Students have been in class for several weeks and the honeymoon period of compliant behavior may be over. With all the positive supports and interventions you have in place, you still may start noticing some challenging behaviors bubbling up to the surface.