Course
$20

Strategies for Working with Special Needs

2 Hours
The class is also available as part of the below Knowledge Collections
Description

This course provides food for thought and concrete suggestions for working with young children with special needs and/or challenging behavior; in most cases the information presented applies regardless of a specific diagnosis or lack thereof.

Goal: to learn strategies to successfully work with children with special needs and adapt the classroom environment to accommodate their needs

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Strategies for Working with Children with Special Needs

Goal: to learn strategies to successfully work with children with special needs and adapt the classroom environment to accommodate their needs

 

Young boy with special needs

 

Table of Contents:

  1. Ground Rules
  2. Observations
  3. Interactions
  4. Strategies
  5. Legal/Ethical

 

Learning Objectives:

After completing this class, the student will be able to:

  • list and explain five "Ground Rules" to keep in mind when you are working with a young child with special needs and/or challenging behavior
  • discuss the importance of objectivity and the value of classroom observations to identify patterns that will help you decide how to support the child with special needs 
  • list at least five specific strategies to tweak the classroom environment, daily schedule, and/or curriculum to better support meaningful learning and positive behavior
  • articulate important legal and ethical considerations connected with working with young children, including, and especially, children with special needs and/or challenging behavior

 

NOTE: This course may reflect state-specific regulations. No information in this course supersedes any state regulations you need to follow. You must consult your state’s regulations when developing policies and procedures. Regulations for all states are accessible on the National Database of Child Care Licensing Regulations. Click on the link provided to view regulations in your state.

Approved or Accepted in:
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Puerto Rico
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virgin Islands
Virginia
Washington
Wisconsin
Learning Outcomes

After completing this class, the student will be able to:

  • list and explain five "Ground Rules" to keep in mind when you are working with a young child with special needs and/or challenging behavior
  • discuss the importance of objectivity and the value of classroom observations to identify patterns that will help you decide how to support the child with special needs 
  • list at least five specific strategies to tweak the classroom environment, daily schedule, and/or curriculum to better support meaningful learning and positive behavior
  • articulate important legal and ethical considerations connected with working with young children, including, and especially, children with special needs and/or challenging behavior
Categories
Behavior Management & Interactions
Inclusion: Cultural Diversity & Special Needs
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