1. Disability Awareness

2. How Children View the World Egocentrism

9. Activity On a blank sheet of paper “data dump” everything that comes to mind when you think of the terms: A child with challenging behavior vs. A child with compliant behavior

10. Creating an Anti-Bias Atmosphere  Point out Strengths  Appreciation of Diversity  Adult Modeling  Emphasize Similarities  Be Prepared to Answer Question  Positive Environment  Teach children ways to interact

11. Responding to Children’s Comments & Questions

12. Convey a Positive Attitude  Give undivided attention  Never ignore  Be respectful and empathetic  Answer in a simple, low key manner

13. Address the Real Concern or Question  Be clear about what the child wants to know  Reflect on underlying thoughts and feelings

14. Carefully Select Content  Use simple concrete words and metaphors  Refer to the person  Avoid using labels  Empower the child with disabilities

15. Activity  In small groups develop appropriate responses to the comments made by children (found in your note taking pages).