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26 Communication Strategies for Children with Special Needs

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 In the course of making research about  children with special needs , i have been able to come up with  some pointers for communicating with students who have intellectual, visual, physical, or hearing disabilities. I will like to share these tips not only to special education teachers, but also to parents and the general public. It is interesting to note the line of thought when using the word "challenges" instead of "disabilities" from the perspective of inclusion (which preaches the appreciation of difference: we are all different). They use the terms "intellectual challenges" or "visual challenges" instead of "intellectual impairment" or "visual impairment". This interpretation is superb. We all face challenges, roadblocks, difficulties, and barriers. That is what distinguishes us as humans. The translation is as follows: When describing a child with special needs, remember to include the child's personality before th

chidren and stress management

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    Chapter 1 Often we don't even manage to eat breakfast in peace. At work, we catch up, answer phone calls and e-mails, solve problems, and try to complete as many tasks as possible that day. In the afternoon, we are in a hurry again - for activities or errands, to the store, to pick up the children, to cook and clean, and at the same time to help with homework... During the day, we hardly take time for ourselves, but in the evening we are already thinking about the next day and all the tasks that follow. Do you know this scenario? Then you belong to those who experience stress all the time in modern times. There's a lot of them. And children are among them. The body is perfectly equipped to deal with dangers But not all stress is bad. We know that stress is the driver of progress - it is stressful situations that enable growth and development. In one of the studies, for example, they proved that children who are born naturally, due to the stress of childbirth, cope with prob

behavior patterns and change in environment for special needs children

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Special needs refer to the individualized requirements of people with disabilities or chronic conditions. It is important to understand the different parts of special needs in order to provide appropriate support and services. These parts include physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and educational needs. Physical needs involve providing access to medical care and equipment that can help individuals with disabilities manage their conditions. Cognitive needs involve providing access to therapies or interventions that can help individuals with learning disabilities better comprehend information. Emotional needs involve providing support for individuals who are struggling with mental health issues such as depression or anxiety. Social needs involve connecting individuals with peers who can provide a supportive environment and help them develop relationships. Finally, educational needs involve providing access to educational resources that can help students achieve their aca