"Faith makes all things possible. Love makes all things easy."
-Dwight Lyman Moody
As a Special Education Professional, I love
to teach students who have special needs. These special needs may include
Autism Spectrum Disorder, various behavioral, emotional, or physical developmental issues, or just
difficulty in learning. I use various kinds of unique teaching methods and tools
(which are research-based) to be able to get my student to learn. Using
ordinary teaching methods such as the alphabet or addition may not work fully
with these special students. In many cases, their learning might include how to
speak, how to play with toys or other children, how to dress themselves or use
the bathroom, etc. In order to know what tools to use or what approach to take,
I must first evaluate the needs of the child.
Evaluation involves special tests,
observation, and discussions with other significant adults in the child’s life.
Once the needs of the child is determined, a plan is made and carried out
either in a private one-on-one session, or in the classroom. I may use special teaching
aids with pictures, or special toys that help the child develop muscles or
create certain activities that help engage the child in the task at hand. I also
observe the child daily to determine the level of progress being made, and I usually compile
a chart with my findings to share with the parents, therapists and other
teachers the child may have.
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