1. Different Abilities
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3_lb_PlJ

2. Early understanding about
ability and disability
 Young children are curious, teach
them how to get information
 Give them accurate information
 They can appreciate the difficulties
 Teach the special needs child how to
answer questions from the curious

3. To teach with a special
needs child…
 Be thoughtful about the words you use
 Assess how well you are meeting their
unique needs
 Support all children
 Give “good” language
 Don’t confuse cultural differences with
disabilities
 Introduce various types of disabilities

4. Cont…
 Provide time to explore adaptive
equipment
 Help all children learn something from
everyone
 Plan cooperative play
 Teach kids to be allies and to support