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Swinging…sounds like a simple recreational activity from your childhood, right? But did you know swinging has incredible benefits for unique learners? Swinging is a complicated, coordinated movement that involves almost all of the senses.
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Watching your child walk across the stage in their cap and gown, diploma in hand, is such a wonderful moment for any parent or guardian. But it can also come with a little worry, wondering “what comes next?” At Miriam, we know our job of empowering unique learners goes beyond graduation day, and we want to prepare each student for life after high school.
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Donna Higgins, M.Ed, is a special educator at Miriam's high school. Here, she shares why she chose this career path, as well as her thoughts on the field of special education for unique learners.
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Beau goes home each night and talks excitedly about fun activities, good friends and academic accomplishments. It hasn’t always been that way for the third-grader, though.
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One thing that makes Miriam such a special place is that we do not just focus on academics, or on therapies, or on social interactions. We support the whole child, helping provide the skills to navigate all parts of their lives – including their mental health.
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