I'm Special Learn about me. Teach me. C-5.02 Special Needs

Can you identify any of these children as special needs? All children are special. This PowerPoint will help you identify children with special needs and strategies that will help you work with special needs. Come along on our journey and we will discover the world of special needs children. C-5.02 Special Needs

Special needs… are individual factors that cause a child’s development---physically, cognitively, or behaviorally---to vary from the norm. C-5.02 Special Needs

Classroom strategies… for working with children with special needs are accommodations. C-5.02 Special Needs

Early childhood professionals… need to know how to identify and accommodate children with special needs. C-5.02 Special Needs

Hearing Impairments Do you know how you can identify a child with a hearing impairment? “Move on to the next slide and I will help you.” C-5.02 Special Needs

Identifying Hearing Impairments Lack of vocabulary and overall delays in language development compared to nonimpaired children Range from mild to profound Appear inattentive and distracted Severe hearing loss-child has little understandable speech Get a professional to test the child “Here we go. Can you name one?” C-5.02 Special Needs

Do you know any strategies that teachers can use to make learning easier for a child with a hearing impairment? C-5.02 Special Needs

Strategies for Working with Children with Hearing Impairments (3 slides with strategies) Learn about hearing devices Become familiar with sign language Face child when speaking Communicate at eye level Use facial expressions and gestures C-5.02 Special Needs

Strategies for Hearing Impaired Speak in a normal volume and at a normal speed Use the same sentence structure as for other children Pause and wait for a response If a child does not understand, repeat, rephrase, or demonstrate C-5.02 Special Needs

Strategies for Hearing Impairments Let child sit in front of the teacher in a group setting Use visual props, pictures and hands-on experiences Use a flashing light for transitions Consult with a language and speech clinician “I am still here to help you. Do you think a good teacher could use a few more strategies?” C-5.02 Special Needs

Vision Impairments Amblyopia Glaucoma Myopia Hyperopia “I have trouble with my eyes. Do you know the names of the vision impairments?” Amblyopia Glaucoma Myopia Hyperopia Color deficiency C-5.02 Special Needs

Identification of Vision Impairments How can you tell I have vision problems? Crossed eyes Crust on eye Swollen, red eyelids Moving materials so they are close to the eyes Clumsiness and trouble moving around the classroom Excessive rubbing of eyes C-5.02 Special Needs

Strategies for Vision Impairments “ I try to be the best teacher I can. I use the following strategies for vision impairments.” Small groups Always create a need to see Large print books Provide tactile, olfactory, and auditory clues to structure the environment C-5.02 Special Needs

Physical and Motor Impairments Spina bifida Amputation - prosthesis C-5.02 Special Needs

Identification of Physical and Motor Impairments “Can you tell who has a physical disability? “ Limited range of motion Grouped on ability to function Disabilities classified as: Severe Moderate Mild Ambulatory C-5.02 Special Needs

Strategies for Working with Children Who Have Physical Impairments Modify chairs Provide space for a child’s wheelchair, crutches, cane, walker, or cart Provide ramps to access classroom Raise tables to accommodate wheelchairs Glue knobs on puzzles so the pieces are easy to remove and replace Serve finger foods C-5.02 Special Needs

Cognitive Impairments Mental retardation Learning disabilities Speech and language disorders Dyslexia Dyscalcula Reasoning and memory disorder Attention deficit disorder (ADD) C-5.02 Special Needs

What do you know about types of learning disabilities? Speech and language disorders Dyslexia Dyscalcula Reasoning and memory disorder Attention deficit disorder (ADD) C-5.02 Special Needs

Types Speech and Language Disorders “There are three types of speech and language disorders. Who can list the for me? Articulation problems Voice (phonation) disorders Stuttering Strategies Call parents Consult a speech therapist C-5.02 Special Needs

Speech and Language Disorders “Can you identify speech and language disorders?” Informal observations most useful Appropriate sounds for the child’s age? Rate and fluency of the child’s speech age-appropriate? Able to recall and repeat sentences correctly? C-5.02 Special Needs

Strategies for Speech and Language Disorders Provide a warm, noncritical climate Praise children sincerely Look directly into child’s eyes to speak Avoid rushing children Avoid completing sentences for them Talk about things child brings from home C-5.02 Special Needs

Giftedness Typically, I have these characteristics: Very inquisitive Curious Read early and know a lot of words Very critical of myself Very independent and motivated C-5.02 Special Needs

I am called ‘gifted.’ Please do not turn me off. Help me by: Providing enrichment activities Asking me open-ended sentences Giving me small groups where I can be a leader Guiding me so I can accept failure Providing a wide variety of resources for my interests C-5.02 Special Needs

Behavioral and Emotional Impairments Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Autism C-5.02 Special Needs

How can you help me with my hyperactivity (ADHD)? Include me in your regular classroom Encourage me to try new experiences Please set rules and limits for me Study my disabilities so you will know how to help me best C-5.02 Special Needs

Special Health Conditions “What chronic health disorder is making me sneeze so badly?” Allergies Asthma Diabetes Epilepsy Hemophilia C-5.02 Special Needs

Allergies Inhalants Ingestants Contactants Injectables “If I can stop sneezing, I will tell you about the allergenic substances.” Inhalants Ingestants Contactants Injectables C-5.02 Special Needs

Red from being constantly rubbed “Can you identify allergies by looking at the eyes, mouth, nose, skin, throat, and body? Let’s start with the eyes.” Pink and puffy Red from being constantly rubbed Dark circles underneath Lids glued together by mucus C-5.02 Special Needs

“What about the mouth and allergies?” Constant dry hacking cough Mouth breathing more common than breathing through nose Wheezing Canker sores “What about the mouth and allergies?” C-5.02 Special Needs

“What does the nose tell us about allergies?” Inability to smell Nasal discharge Frequent sneezing Itchy nose C-5.02 Special Needs

“The skin can tell us we have allergies, also.” Frequent rashes Lesions Redness and swelling Itching and hives C-5.02 Special Needs

“What can you tell about allergies by looking at my throat?” Tickling Enlargement of lymph nodes C-5.02 Special Needs

“My body shows symptoms of chills, fever, sweating, abdominal cramps, vomiting, and headache when I have allergies.” C-5.02 Special Needs

Strategies for Helping Children with Allergies Remove pets from room Be observant of children and their surroundings Seek instant emergency help if needed Be aware of a variety of disorders C-5.02 Special Needs

Symptoms of Asthma Coughing Wheezing Shortness of breath Chest tightness Labored or rapid breathing C-5.02 Special Needs

Strategies for Teaching a Child with Asthma Administer medication Call “911” immediately if child stops breathing Monitor child’s breathing Keep calm Ask parents what triggers attacks Keep classroom dust-free C-5.02 Special Needs

Identification of Diabetes Frequent urination Loss of weight Constant hunger Itching Slow healing wounds C-5.02 Special Needs

Strategies for Controlling Diabetes Maintain blood sugar levels Recognize insulin reaction Keep orange juice and candy with you at all times Make sure eating, medication, and exercise plan is followed daily C-5.02 Special Needs

Identifying Epilepsy Petit mal seizures Grand mal seizures Daydreaming Short period of unconsciousness Grand mal seizures Unconsciousness Jerks, thrashes, or becomes stiff May be injured by hitting or biting tongue C-5.02 Special Needs

If I am epileptic, what strategies will you use to help me? Keep me safe and remain calm Put my head in your lap Hold my head to the side to keep me from choking Please do not put your finger in my mouth; I might bite you C-5.02 Special Needs

“I am not sure this is a good idea for me to be roller skating “I am not sure this is a good idea for me to be roller skating. I have a problem where, I cannot stop bleeding. Do you know what this is called?” Hemophilia C-5.02 Special Needs

“With hemophilia, I bruise easily and cannot stop bleeding.” “I know your teacher has to tag equipment you can play with. She really watches you and is very protective.” “With hemophilia, I bruise easily and cannot stop bleeding.” C-5.02 Special Needs

I Know I'm Special Thank you for recognizing me and for using strategies to help me be successful and live a normal life. C-5.02 Special Needs