FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS * 3 HOURS * LEVEL 2Supporting Families with Special Needs
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Children with special needs are just like other children but they do things a bit differently. Some are nonverbal, hearing impaired, physically challenged or cognitively delayed. Overall, adult interaction with these children is most successful when some strategies are used. These support and encourage conversations about diversity and make all learners feel welcome and accepted. Instruct and support your staff to use the following strategies and make sure that you are leading by example!
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Interact with them, not just the parent or caregiver.
Often people will approach a child with special needs and ask a question or two then they turn to the parent or caregiver to continue the conversation. Doing this makes the child feel invisible and different from others. Do your best to interact with the child. |
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