Annie, from St. Ben's Infant/Toddler replied:
We had a child in our room when we found out what his needs were and met them. He's doing better.

Barbara, from Barkley replied:
One day we went for a walk with the class. One of our girls has cerebral palsy and was having trouble keeping up. We wanted her to walk so one of the Head Start boys said, "Here, take my hand. I'll help you!" She did and made it all the way!

One of our boys has profound cerebral palsy and every day there is heartwarming interaction between him and our students. For example, while he is lying on the floor on his wedge, two or three of the children will play with him, bring him toys and help him out. Often they will be teaching as well. They may say, "Here, would you like a blue car or this red one." Or they will hold it close and say "reach for it." We see interactions with all the children like these every single day! It's great!

Edna, from St. Ben's Infant/Toddler replied:
Setting your goal in the beginning with positive outcomes in the end. I have seen positive end results with USD 500.

Pat, from Raintree Montessori School replied:
1. When you look across the classroom searching for the student with special needs and can't find him because he fits in so well with the other students.
2. When parents and students have statements or behaviors that show no idea there is a student with special needs in the class. And even better yet is when they are aware of the differences, ask questions, and the student with special needs or teacher answers and then all is well. It's no big deal - they just want to understand why they can't walk, see, talk, or whatever, and then they move on, usually playing together.
3. After time together and training, all the classroom teachers/staff and support staff work together and compliment each other like a real team! Meaning they all take some responsibility for the student with special needs, all other students, the classroom, planning and preparation. Each offering their help in areas of individual talents.

 

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