The young children in the early childhood with and without disabilities can play and learn together in a variety of places. This program additionally benefits the children with not disabilities, because educate them to interact with a diverse society mainly unfamiliar for them, also help them to assimilate empathy for the diversity and respect others, positive social relation-ships and friendships, and learning opportunities for both children.” Some children are afraid of children n with special needs. They fear the disorder or illness is contagious.” (Martin & Fabes, pg. 610).…
The lack of playground equipment designed for disabled children is an aspect that many people wouldn’t notice but families who have children…
Instructional technology may be available to help students with a learning disability improve their weaknesses while also being able to use their strengths. It allows opportunities to help personalize the lesson for the student. It helps provide the students with accommodations that will help them succeed in the classroom. It makes teaching students with learning disabilities easier due to having an easier opportunity to help personalize the lesson to meet each student’s needs, which may be difficult in a large class otherwise. Instructional technology becomes a helpful resource to meet every student with a learning disabilities needs.…
I supported several clients with special needs during my time with Behavior Intervention Services, My most memorable client was a young boy who required assistance in communication. He could not communicate verbally, so the team found alternative methods to teach him functional communication. I assisted in teaching him sign language and how to use assistive communication applications on his iPad . I taught him these methods by using high fives as a reinforcer. For instance, when he appropriately asked for a glass of milk on his iPad, I would give him the glass of milk and a hive five.…
As ABC of NC’s present executive director, I am requesting $28,000 from Ronald McDonald House Charities to fund the building of two shade structures on ABC of NC playgrounds. These playgrounds are home to children ranging in ages from two to twenty-two with autism spectrum disorder (autism or ASD). Because ABC of NC is the only clinical, educational, and therapeutic provider to families with autism in North Carolina, and 1 and 58 children in North Carolina are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder; it is imperative for us to have the safest and protected playground for children to use and enjoy. ABC is requesting the funds to build two shade structures to shield our two playgrounds from the sun. It is vital to cover both playgrounds as…
Assistive Technology Assignment - Sample 1) Based on the child ’s IEP, write a description of the child’s background, strengths and abilities, needs and challenges. Include communication goals and child’s progress toward these goals. Due to confidentiality, I will not mention this individuals name but instead refer to him as “this child.”…
I have had the opportunity to observe students in higher grades who have autism and utilize some forms of AT. I was able to relate to the section on Assistive Technology Devices and Students with Autism on page 163. One students was a boy who is in the 4th grade who uses a word processing device for typing in his notes and assignments because he has difficulty with writing and his handwriting and spelling are hard to read. He is so proud of this device and enjoys using it and showing other people how it works. He also showed me how he keeps track of his assignments and this is in his assignment book.…
Inclusion is another practice which came out of the No Child Left behind Act (NCLB). This Act was created “in the early 21st century, under the administration of President George W. Bush” (Hallahan, et. Al., 2015). The Act is meant to improve academics for special needs students and regular students. It became a factor in including children with special needs in classrooms and in child care setting with children similar in ages.…
Jeri JanzTechnology and Autism What is Autism? Have you or anyone you know been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder? “Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, refers to a range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication, as well as by unique strengths and differences” (What is Autism?).It is actually not uncommon to be affected by Autism, whether it be from yourself or a family member. “The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates autism’s prevalence as 1 in 59 children in the United States. This includes 1 in 37 boys and 1 in 151 girls.”…
Effects and Outcomes of Assistive Technology for Students with Learning Disabilities Introduction The conversation I hear among some teachers and parents regarding the use of assistive technology include the following complaints on limitations and disadvantages; the negative affects using technology has on students' attention span, seeing technology as entertainment and not as a tool to learn, the cost of technology, students relying too heavily on it, and that teacher training is time-consuming. Assistive technology is a tool used to help improve function in areas such as communication, mobility, relationships, education, and self-care. Types of assistive technology more related to students with learning disabilities range from…
Over the years I would see kids using weird computers and unique keyboards and wonder what are they doing and why are they using it in the first place. That has all chance since having learn about assistive technology from the articles and websites I have looked at. I see it in a different light then I used too. The article I have chosen to write about is called Using Assistive Technology in Teaching Children with Learning Disabilities in the 21st Century. My reason for choosing this article was due to that things over the years have changed in both technology and in education.…
When working with ESL students and students with disabilities, there are many things a teacher can do in order to help them. It is important to remember that these students are working through their disability and learning a new language and culture. Teachers should design lessons based around the needs of their class and plan on being able to be flexible. Accommodation is necessary and expected from teachers. I have learned many techniques over the course of my education and readings that teachers can use to help disabled students.…
Assistive technologies are tools that help children with disabilities succeed despite their disabilities (Schwab Foundation). Assistive technologies are helpful in many specific areas including autism, difficulties with writing, math, communication, and reading, physical and visual impairments, memory problems, and difficulties with focusing and…
Introduction During my children with exceptionalities class had Kendall college, I was able to get a glance at the different types of disabilities students have. Because of the field hours I had to complete, I had the opportunity to observe an inclusion, self-contained and resource classroom along with interviewing those teachers. While doing my observations I was able to observe a student with autism in a inclusion classroom and in a resource classroom. Interviewing with these teachers, gave me an understanding of what these teachers went through every day with their students with disabilities.…
There are many children disabled children in the United States . They show interest in joining regular classrooms, instead of being in separate classes. There are many different types of disabilities, but if all disabled children become more active and interact with other children it will benefit not only the disabled but also the people they interact with . I know this from research and personal experience with family members with disabilities. School boards should put disabled children into regular classrooms and other activities.…