Ways to help children with spe cial needs in school?

Question

how can you help a child with special need in school?

I need five different ways you can help

Answer 1

Is this for any specific disability. As I could give you at least one if not more for each type of disability.

For someone who has an intellectual/learning disability

1. Break tasks into manageable chunks or step by step activities

2. Explain things at a level that they understand

3. Use a written schedule (make sure it's in the type of symbol that the student understands (ie pictographs, photos or representative objects)

4. Give them extra time for activities

5. KIS (keep it simple)

Physical disability

1. Make the environment accessible to them so that they can be as independant as possible in getting around

2. Have things in a place where they can access them (like have the books that they use on a lower shelf than other books

3. Tell them if you need to move them

Deafness/hard of hearing etc

1. Use sign language(if that is what they use) or speak clearly with not too much emphasis in the way you use your mouth (as this will make it hard for them to lip read)

2. Use a visual or tactile learning technique as they may not get everything which is presented through audio

Blindness/ low vision

1. Have the environment set up in a way where they can navigate without too much help (keep the room tidy, etc)

2. Mark places that are likely to be a problem (stairs- individual steps, poles) with paint (white or yellow seem to be good coulors

3. Have all material in the correct format (Braille, large print or audio)

4. Get them mobility training (as this will assist them in finding their way around)

5. Use audio/tactile technique for learning as not all visual information will get through to them

Communication problems

1. Listen to what they are trying to say using their communication system

2. Use the communication system which is most suitable for them (they need to understand it to use it), using a system which a person does not understand will only lead to more problems

3. Use their system when communicating to them to back up what you are saying

Behavioural issues

1. Follow their behaviour modification chart (or get them one if they don't already have one - it should be part of their iep)

2. Explain to them what they have done wrong before going through with the act which follows the act which they have done (they hit a child, tell them no that's wrong, then carry out the act which is on their behaviour chart)

3. Reward good behaviour. For instance if a child behaves well reward him with a sticker or a marble which he can later trade in for a big reward (like a turn on the computer to play games)

4. Get the other students involved in their behaviour monitoring (especially good behaviour.) .

5. If the student is being violent it is probably easier to get the rest of the class out than restrain the child and get him away from the environment

6. Watch if there are any students who are provoking behaviour (some behaviour may just be a reaction against another.) If another child is provoking a behaviour in the child who has behavioural issues then give them a punishment as well as following the special needs child's behaviour modification programme

I know I have not given you 5 for each and I gave you 6 for one type of disability but I hope you find my suggestions useful.

Last 2 and this goes for all disabilities

1. Focus on ability rather than disabilities

2. Celebrate even small improvements

Answer 2

in class support froma special eduation teacher

a shadow (aid)

pull out/replacement

resource room/supplement

self contained class

speech, occupatinal therapy, physical therapy

braille

signlanguage

large print

computer

proper seating

extended time

breaks

modified testing/assignments......

remember tehy are childrne with diabilities-

not disabled children

Answer 3

It's all about individualization and creativity.  There are no "five ways to help".  There are countless suggestions, but in the end you just need to know the student.

Answer 4

My oldest grandson has autism. He was diagnosed with mild PDD so he is not severe.  Patience is one way you can help. They need to express themselves and sometimes can get very emotional.  Praise them when they do something good. They feel like they have accomplished something good.  If the dont understand something, explain it to them again but calmly.  They know really fast when you are agitated.  Let them move at there own pace..dont try to force anything on them or they can become withdrawn and shut down on you.  Always remember one main thing..they are more intelligent than you can imagine. They pick up on things and there minds are like sponges.  They take it all in.  So i guess it would be:

Patience

Understanding

Praise

Comfort

A caring attitude

Trust me, the know.  Hope this helps in some way