Dont Pet the Dog

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Dont Pet the Dog
and dont Eat the MMs!
(YET!)
Evaluation Form Heading Workshop DPTD Date
2/27/08 Presenter Eileen
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WELCOME TO
DONT PET THE DOG! Working with Individuals
with Disabilities and their Families
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INTRODUCTIONS
Eileen Gilley Diane Joslin
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Half your world.
About 150 million people within the U.S.
or about one-half the population
Over 302 million people US Census Bureau
Estimate
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Children with Disabilities in Floridas Schools
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You have been touched by a child with a
disability.
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Purpose of This Presentation

• Specific Disabilities
• Tips Strategies
• Feel Comfortable
• Positive Attitudes
• Respectful Language

People with disabilities are people.
How can we acknowledge that in our language?
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Our Language A Look at the Past

• Past 50 Years ? Dramatic Change

Lack of Understanding
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Mystery
Fear
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Our Language A Look at the Past
UncomfortableAwkwardAvoidance
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Flight
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BullyingPhysical AbuseVerbal AbuseBelittling
Fear
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Fight
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Fast Forward to Now

• Living in the community
• Attending school
• Still some mystery
• Still some fear
• Still some labels language

When it becomes wrong in our society to use
words that are hurtful and disrespectful, then
our societys attitudes will change.
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The Language of Disability
Its not about Politically Correct

• It is about
• Discrimination / Slurs
• Degrading
• Acknowledging Humanness
• Respect

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The Language of Disability
Using Disability Slurs as Insults
Dictionary.com Unabridged v. 1.1defines retard
as
4. Slang Disparaging. a) a mentally retarded
person. b) a person who is stupid, obtuse, or
ineffective in some way a hopeless social
retard.
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The Language of Disability
Using Disability Slurs as Insults
This usage is still widespread!

• Imdb.com over 100 movies in the last 10 years
• Facebook over 500 names
• YouTube over 87,000 hits
• MySpace over 3 million hits
• Google over 32 million hits

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The Language of Disability

• Person-First Language
• Acknowledges the Person and His/Her Humanness

Boywith a
Disabled
Boy
Disability
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Person First Language
First Person / Man / Woman / Child / Boy /
Girl Middle with / who has Last Disability
The Downs kid.
Boy with Down Syndrome.
That CP woman.
Woman who has Cerebral Palsy.
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Other Respectful Language
handicapped vs. with a disability suffers from
vs. has birth defect vs. genetic disability
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Other Respectful Language
Best PracticeUse nouns instead of
adjectives. autism vs. autistic dyslexia vs.
dyslexic
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Person First Language
Group Activity
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Disabilities
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Specific Learning Disability
Neurological Disorder / Could Affect

• Speech Language
• Academic
• Reading
• Writing
• Mathematics
• Other
• Coordination / Motor Skills
• Other Learning / Organization

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Working with Individuals with Specific Learning
Disability
TIPS

• Individual Strengths
• Structure Expectations
• Short Sentences / Simple Speech
• Positive Reinforcement
• Opportunities for Success
• Self-Correcting Materials
• Tape Recorder for Notes

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Speech Language DisordersWhats the difference?

• Speech
• Articulation
• Voice

• Language
• Using words
• Fluency
• Understanding words

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Speech Disorder

• Causes
• Stroke, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness
• Communication
• Speech
• Sign Language
• Handwriting
• Devices

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Working with Individuals with Speech Disorders
TIPS

• Dont assume ability.
• Quiet environment.
• Talk to person.
• Be patient, ask questions.
• Dont pretend, ask.
• Repeat or rephrase.

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Language Disorders

• Aphasia Difficulty with
• Understanding spoken language
• Vocabulary
• Reading comprehension
• Symptoms
• Difficulty expressing thoughts
• Frustration with communication

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Working with Individuals with Language Disorders
TIPS

• Speak slowly, clearly
• Use tape recorder
• Use visualization / aids
• Listen patiently.
• Read body language.

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Emotional Disorders
IDEA Federal Definition

• Learning
• Relationships
• Behavior
• Mood
• Physical Symptoms

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Emotional Disorders
Characteristics

• Hyperactivity
• Attention Span
• Impulsiveness
• Aggression
• Withdrawal
• Immaturity
• Learning Difficulties

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Working with Individuals with Emotional Disorders
TIPS

• Work with the Family
• Behavior Assessment
• Coordinate Care Services
• Relaxation / Breathing
• Movement, Activities, and Exercises

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Cognitive Disabilities

• Developmental Milestones
• Memory
• Social Rules
• Consequences
• Problem-Solving

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Working with Individuals with Cognitive
Disabilities
TIPS

• Be specific.
• Send positive vibes.
• Be patient, flexible, and supportive.
• Repeat as many times as necessary.

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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) Attention
Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
As many as 5 out of every 100 children in school
may have ADD or ADHD.

• Attention Span
• Very Active (Hyperactivity)
• Impulsive

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Working with Individuals with ADD / ADHD
TIPS

• Structured Environment
• Post Rules / Assignments / Schedule
• Frequent eye contact
• Repeat write directions
• Frequent feedback
• Break down large projects into small tasks.

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Working with Individuals with Mobility Impairments
TIPS

• Respect Personal Space
• Speak to the Individual
• Eye Level
• Offer Help Quietly Respectfully

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Working with Individuals with Hearing Impairments
TIPS

• Eye Contact
• Speak to the Person
• Light Source
• Reduce Distractions
• Voice Volume
• Get Attention Respectfully

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Working with Individuals with Visual Impairments
TIPS

• Offer arm or elbow
• Identify yourself
• Address the person by name
• Speak normally
• Speak directly to the person
• Dont Pet the Dog
• Announce Your Exit

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Working with Individuals with Autism
TIPS

• Speak calmly
• Avoid misinterpretation
• Be concrete
• Simple language
• Repeat / rephrase
• Avoid distractions
• Establish routines
• Use visual aids

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Working with Parents
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Emotions
Activity
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Working with Parents
Welcome to Holland
And the pain of that will never, ever go away
because the loss of that dream was a very
significant loss.
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Working with Parents
Grieving States
The grieving states each have a positive
function and are solutions to a problem of
separating from a shattered dream.
Denial Anxiety Fear
Guilt Depression Anger
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Working with Parents of Children with
Disabilities
TIPS

• Communicate
• State of Grief
• Emotional Breaks
• Recognize Strengths
• Patient / Nonjudgmental
• Encourage Questions
• Validate

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Working with Parents of Children with
Disabilities
TIPS

• Refer parents to us!

(888) 61-AWARE [phone] www.CFLparents.org
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