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How To Help Your Kids Understand What It Means To Have A Disability
Full List:
1 . Be Mindful Of Terminology
2 . Start With An Explanation Of The Condition
3 . Emphasize Special Needs Are Not Contagious
4 . Give Your Kids A Safe Space To Talk About Feelings
5 . Acknowledge Differences Can Feel Scary
6 . Discuss What Makes Everyone Different
7 . Focus On How We’re All The Same
8 . Brainstorm Questions And Find Answers
9 . Talk About Disabilities In Your Own Family
10 . Introduce Related Books
11 . Find Movies Or Shows To Gain Perspective
12 . Learn About The Amazing Abilities Of People With Special Needs
13 . Watch The Special Olympics
14 . Try Exercises To Limit Your Child’s Senses
15 . Put Yourselves In Other People's Shoes
16 . Explore Empathy Building Exercises
17 . Role Play Interactions With Disabled Peers
18 . Ask Your Child To Imagine Having A Brother Or Sister With a Disability
19 . Brainstorm Appropriate Ways Your Child Can Help Someone With Disabilities
20 . Discuss The Importance Of Not Giving Unwanted Attention
21 . Introduce Your Kids To People With Special Needs
22 . Seek Out Integrated Play Groups
23 . Approach Your Child’s Teacher Or School About A Class Project
24 . Participate In Awareness Months
25 . Raise Money To Benefit A Cause
26 . Discuss Bullying
27 . Role Play Standing Up For Others
28 . Take It One Step At A Time
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