Person First Language For Special Needs Professionals

Here are some resources on people first language

Disability etiquette and person first language- Niagara University First Responders

Examples of People First Language- by Kathie Snow

Getting started with person-first language-Edutopia

People first language- District of Columbia Office of Disability Rights

People first language- Texas Council of Developmental Disabilities

Person First Language 101- JJslist

Using people-first language when describing people with disabilities– Very Well Family

What is person-first language and why is it important? – Laguna Shores

Identify First Language

Autistic person or person with autism: Is there a right way to identify people?– Molly Calahan

Identity- first language– Autistic Self-Advocacy Network

Identity first vs. person first: An important distinction– Association of Healthcare Journalist

This is how to talk about disability according to disabled people- Bustle

Updated 2/17/21

Special Needs Children and Circle Time

 

5 ways to increase engagement in morning meetings

31 days of morning circle activities for the child with special needs

Adaptive circle time for children with autism

Circle time activities for a special education classroom

Circle time routine and daily schedule in a pre-k inclusive classroom

Creating and implementing an interactive inclusive circle time

How to run a special education morning meeting

Making a circle time accessible for all students

Making the most of the morning meeting

The importance of circle time for children with special needs

Adapted Books Resources

 

6 IEP goals to target with adapted books- Mrs. P’s Specialties

Adapted books– the autism helper

Adapted books for autism– Autism Center of Learning

Adapted books galore– Autism Adventures

Adapted vocabulary books for autism– Autism Classroom

Adapting “Are you my mother?” for children with multiple disabilities- Path to Literacy

How to adapt books for students with autism– Breezy Special Ed.

How to make your own adapted books– Tech Access of Rhode Island

Literacy for everyone with adapted books- Praactical AAC

Making adapted books out of children’s books you love– Mrs. D’s Corner

Teaching Alphabets

 

35 letters and sounds learning game

Alphabet letter formation on cards

Alphabet scavenger hunts

Alphabet tracing cards

Alphabet zoom zip-line letters activity

Cookie sheet alphabet activity

Free alphabet preschool printable

Fun ways to practice alphabet letter sounds

Teaching letter recognition- what order to introduce letters

The four components of letter recognition

Teaching Strategies for Students with Orthopedic Impairments

The definition of orthopedic impairment under IDEA means a severe orthopedic impairment that adversely affects a child’s education performance. Causes include:

  • genetic
  • disease
  • injury
  • birth trauma
  • burns
  • fractures
  • cerebral palsy amputation

There are 3 classifications that an orthopedic impairment can fall under:

  1. Neuromotor impairment, this would include cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries, spina bifida, and seizure disorders
  2. Degenerative Disease such as muscular dystrophy and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
  3. Musculoskeletal Disorders including scoliosis and deformed limbs.

Students with orthopedic impairments often qualify for therapy including physical and occupational therapy. assistive technology should be included for accommodating the students needs.

The following links provide resources on teaching assessment, modifications, and teaching information.

Orthopedic impairment: A guide for parents and teachers

Orthopedic impairment characteristics: Classroom modification and assistive technology

Orthopedic impairment and special needs students

Orthopedic impairment disability

Teaching strategies for mobility impaired students

Teaching strategies for orthopedic impairment

Teaching students with disabilities: Orthopedic impairment

Teaching students with orthopedic impairment

Understanding individuals with physical, health, and multiple disabilities