Take care in how you describe people with disabilities. Avoid outdated, derogatory terms like "crippled," "retarded," and "handicapped."

Talking to preschoolers · Give brief, direct answers to your child's inquiry. Avoid adding your interpretation of how the person feels about their disability.

Remind Them There's Nothing Wrong With Them · Talk Matter-of-Factly About the Symptoms · Get Insight into Your Child's Curiosity.

22 нояб. 2021 г. · Ms Markham said being open and honest about our differences were the keys to talking to children about disability.

23 апр. 2023 г. · I want to answer well and respectfully and helpfully. Sometimes I don't focus on the disability but say things like "it looks like they're enjoying a walk in ...

21 авг. 2024 г. · Simply explain to children how a specific disability impacts the disabled person. Explain disability equipment used such as wheelchairs, canes, ...

Learn best practices in teaching your child about peers with special needs. Model openness and inclusiveness as you talk about disabilities.

28 июл. 2020 г. · Most importantly, make sure they know that the “R” word is off-limits. Explain to them the pain and discrimination that accompanies that word ...

9 июл. 2021 г. · Explain that learning is a particular challenge for her and that it may take longer for her to master skills than it will take her classmates.