How Physical Activity Benefits Students with Autism or Other Exceptionalities
It is generally widely accepted that there is a positive correlation between physical activity and academic performance. However, it has become more evident that it's more important than ever for teenagers with learning disabilities to exercise! Research has shown that teenagers with learning disabilities have less developed gross motor skills, therefore they must work harder than teenagers without learning disabilities to accomplish similar results.
Why and How Students Should Hydrate
We are all aware that hydration is important, especially here in Arizona. With temperatures heating up, it is even more prevalent that we stay hydrated to prevent injury.
New P.E. Program thanks to Team UP
Pieceful Solutions and Team Up are partnering to provide all of our students with a cutting edge Adaptive Physical Education program. Read more about what it is and what it means for students.
Back to School: Three Tips for Parents
It’s already mid-summer, and time to start thinking about the back to school transition. The routine changes are stressful enough as it is, so in order to make the transition as smooth as possible, we’ve put together a few tips.
Considerations before selecting a school for your autistic or special needs Teen
Your teen spends most of their time in school, surrounded by individuals who directly influence their well-being – teachers and fellow students alike. That is why it’s incredibly important to choose the right school for your teen.
Pieceful Solutions students tip their hats to Dr. Seuss on his birthday
East Valley Tribune wrote up a great story about how our students 'tipped their hats off to Dr. Suess.'
"Pieceful Solutions, which operates three East Valley schools for K-12 children on the autism spectrum, will celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday — and National Read Across America Day — today by making green eggs and ham with students."