Welcome to Unit 1!!Who are Children with Special

Needs?

Welcome to Unit 1!!Who are Children with Special

Needs?

Michelle RudasCE240-02

Allow me to Introduce MyselfAllow me to Introduce MyselfMy name is Michelle Rudas

Please call me MichelleWe will start at 8 PM Eastern Time.

Feel free to chat while you wait for class to begin.

Our agenda for tonight’s discussion focuses on discussing the key topics from this unit on

classroom management and parent conferences.

Can we make a difference? Can we make a difference?

Thurman and Widerstrom (1990) advise:“To improve the development of children with special needs we must understand normal development, including the problems that may occur in normal developmental patterns” (p. 11).

(Allen & Cowdery, 2009, p. 95).

Talking with ParentsTalking with Parents

First, ask the parents what they have observed. Do they have concerns?

Next, reassure the parents that the observed problem may be temporary or treatable.

Do suggest that the parent seek medical adviceObtain written permission from parents

TerminologyTerminology

Exceptional children: children with differences that alter their development in some way as identified by developmentalists, teachers, administrators, and policymakers

Atypical development: growth that does not follow the usual pathway of children of like age

Developmental continuum: predictable patterns of growth for most children at that age

Cerebral PalsyCerebral Palsy

A condition caused by injury to certain parts of the brain; usually results in paralysis and uncontrollable muscle movements in parts of the body

CP can be classified as hypertonic, hypotonic, athetosis, ataxia, or mixed

CP can be classified as diplegia, hemiplegia, paraplegia, or quadriplegia (Allen & Cowdery, 2009, p. 178-179).

AutismAutism

Qualitative impairment in social interactionQualitative impairment in communicationRestrictive, repetitive and sterotyped patterns of

behaviors, interests, and activitiesDelays or abnormal function in at least one of the

following before 3 yrs of age: social interaction, social communication, symbolic or imaginative play (Allen & Cowdery, 2009, p.139, 236-238).

Autism Every Day ~ Video Autism Every Day ~ Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDMMwG7RrFQ&feature=email

Please share!Please share!

• Our first seminar will focus on reviewing class expectations and the structure of the course, as well as this week's Web Resources (the Accept Autism Project and "Cameron's Journey" videos). During this week's seminar, you'll share your reaction to these sites with your classmates and discuss the following:

What stood out in your mind most after watching these videos? Did you learn anything new? What do you think is most important for children with special needs? Jump in!

More sharing!More sharing!

How do you think these videos might affect the delivery of your instruction to children with special needs?

Jump in!

ReferencesReferences

K.E. Allen, G.E. Edwards, (2005). The Exceptional Child, Inclusion in Early Childhood Education, 5e. Clifton Park, N.Y.: Thompson Delmar Learning

C. Pasche, L. Gorrill, B. Strom, (2004). Children With Special Needs in Early Childhood Settings. Clifton Park, N.Y.: Thompson Delmar Learning