Children with Disabilities
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TYPES AND CHARACTERISTICS
Children with Disabilities
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Children With Disabilities
Disability—if development or abilities are far below average in one or more areas
The attitude of parents toward a child with a disability shapes that child’s future
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Children with Disabilities
Help the child become as independent as possible and accept the limitations they cannot overcome.
Never pity, resent or overprotect as it will hinder emotional and social development.
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Children With Disabilities
PhysicalMental / CognitiveEmotionalHealth Related
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Physical Disabilities
May be:Congenital (defect or damage to a
developing fetus)Result of InjuryResult of Illness
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Physical Disabilities
May also include:Sensory impairments
Visual impairment means total or partial loss of sight. Includes color blindness.
Hearing impairment means total or partial loss of hearing.NOTE: Some do not believe that being
deaf is a disability Deaf culture.
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Physical Disabilities
Seek a complete diagnosis as you as you suspect a physical disability
Early diagnosis and treatment help children reach their potential
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Physical Disabilities
Keys to help learn independence: special exercises, special equipment, understanding, and patience.
Self-care skills are necessary to independence: eating, dressing, bathing, and using the toilet
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Mental Disabilities
Mental disability refers to limitations in the way a person’s mind functions
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Mental Disabilities
Diagnoses can be done early but is unsureEarly intervention is best Children with mental disabilities learn and
respond best when they know what to expectDirections should be simple and directShow the child what to do and repeat the
directions many times
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Mental Disabilities
The goal is to help them become as independent as possible
Being accepted by others is also very important
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Autism
Wide range of behavior
Tend to be focused on one thing to the exclusion of others
Treatment = individual attention, small groups, patience
Taylor Crowe
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Learning Disabilities
A limitation in the way a person’s brain sorts and uses information
A specific limitation in acquiring certain types of information
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Dyslexia
A disability with reading, often sees letters or words in an order different than they actually appear
1st step diagnosis, ideally before school
Work with a specialist, treat or learn to compensate
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ADHD
Less able to focus on an activity for a long period of time, they are easily distracted by other people and activities A lifelong condition that
cannot be cured, but can be treated
For effective treatment both medication and structure (behavior training)
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Emotional Disabilities
When a child’s behavior prevents typical development or disturb the lives of family members
Usually becomes more noticeable and disturbing over time.
Parents may feel ashamed to ask for help
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Emotional Disabilities
Behavioral Therapist—a professional trained in helping people work through emotional problems.
Choose a therapist you can trust and feel comfortable with
Treatment = spend individual time with the child, or introduce the child to a special activity such as gymnastics or music.
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Raising a child with disabilities
GuiltSadnessAngerFrustration
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Raising a child with disabilities
As much as possible parents should treat them just like any other children—especially in love and discipline
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Raising a child with disabilities
Nondisabled children may feel resentful when the family makes special arrangements for the disabled child
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Raising a child with disabilities
What parents can do:
Explain nature of disability
Balance needs of all children
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Raising a child with disabilities
Help parents find tools to meet the emotional needs of their children.
Giving the children inner strength, patience, courage, they need to cope with the disabilities
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Raising a child with disabilities
Support groups—gather for comfort, advice, and solutions to everyday problems.
Keep parents up to date on research and treatment options.
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ASSIGNMENT … YOU HAVE THE CHOICE OF THREE DIFFERENT OPTIONS. CHOOSE
ONE OF THE THREE.
End of Lecture