In an inclusive classroom, there are always going to be some challenges the teacher must face when implementing different adaptations. Inclusive classrooms involve children who are ether typical developing or atypical developing. All types of children are involved in learning to work together and learn through different techniques. When having to make certain adaptations for specific students, some challenges can develop.
One of the adaptions Ms. Diaz had to make was to provide a corner chair for Amy. Amy was diagnosed with Cerebral palsy. According to, The Exceptional Child, cerebral palsy is a physical disability that is described as a neurological disorder that results in lack of control of muscle movements. Amy is hypertonic, which …show more content…
If the movements are too fast, the muscles may tighten up and cause some pain. If the child is struggling with some movements, the assistant should encourage the child to keep trying and only help occasionally. I would continue do some movements that Amy could do, but I would allow for some more difficult movements as well. This way all the children would be challenged and Amy could have some more assistance with those moves. (Gould, page …show more content…
This can make it hard for the child to interact with others and build friendships. These children typically feel isolated from others because they cannot communicate in the “normal” way. In the case study, Amy had some issues speaking. The game Follow the Leader was a great choice to get Amy involved. It allowed her to participate and interact with others. One thing I would change would be to possibly add some sounds into the game. Instead of keeping the game to strictly just movements, the children could begin copying the leader in making sounds. Some sounds could be made with clapping their hands together, stomping their feet, and maybe even making some sounds with their mouths. Simple sounds, not words, would be a great way for all the children to practice using all their senses. (Allen, page
One of the adaptions Ms. Diaz had to make was to provide a corner chair for Amy. Amy was diagnosed with Cerebral palsy. According to, The Exceptional Child, cerebral palsy is a physical disability that is described as a neurological disorder that results in lack of control of muscle movements. Amy is hypertonic, which …show more content…
If the movements are too fast, the muscles may tighten up and cause some pain. If the child is struggling with some movements, the assistant should encourage the child to keep trying and only help occasionally. I would continue do some movements that Amy could do, but I would allow for some more difficult movements as well. This way all the children would be challenged and Amy could have some more assistance with those moves. (Gould, page …show more content…
This can make it hard for the child to interact with others and build friendships. These children typically feel isolated from others because they cannot communicate in the “normal” way. In the case study, Amy had some issues speaking. The game Follow the Leader was a great choice to get Amy involved. It allowed her to participate and interact with others. One thing I would change would be to possibly add some sounds into the game. Instead of keeping the game to strictly just movements, the children could begin copying the leader in making sounds. Some sounds could be made with clapping their hands together, stomping their feet, and maybe even making some sounds with their mouths. Simple sounds, not words, would be a great way for all the children to practice using all their senses. (Allen, page