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Don’t Pet the Dog

Don’t Pet the Dog. … and don’t Eat the M&Ms! (YET!). Evaluation Form Heading Workshop: DPTD Date: 2/27/08 Presenter: Eileen. WELCOME TO. DON’T PET THE DOG! Working with Individuals with Disabilities and their Families. INTRODUCTIONS. Eileen Gilley & Diane Joslin.

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Don’t Pet the Dog

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  1. Don’t Pet the Dog … and don’t Eat the M&Ms! (YET!) Evaluation Form Heading Workshop: DPTD Date: 2/27/08 Presenter: Eileen

  2. WELCOME TO DON’T PET THE DOG! Working with Individuals with Disabilities and their Families

  3. INTRODUCTIONS Eileen Gilley & Diane Joslin

  4. 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

  5. Children with Disabilities in Florida’s Schools

  6. You have been touched by a child with a disability.

  7. 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?

  8. Our Language: A Look at the Past Past 50 Years  Dramatic Change Lack of Understanding   Mystery Fear

  9. Our Language: A Look at the Past UncomfortableAwkwardAvoidance  Flight  BullyingPhysical AbuseVerbal AbuseBelittling Fear   Fight

  10. 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 society’s attitudes will change.”

  11. The Language of Disability It’s not about “Politically Correct” It is about • Discrimination / “Slurs” • Degrading • Acknowledging Humanness • Respect

  12. 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.

  13. 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

  14. The Language of Disability Person-First Language • Acknowledges the Person and His/Her Humanness Boywith a Disabled Boy Disability

  15. 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.

  16. Other Respectful Language handicapped vs. with a disability suffers from vs. has birth defect vs. genetic disability

  17. Other Respectful Language Best Practice:Use nouns instead of adjectives. autism vs. autistic dyslexia vs. dyslexic

  18. Person First Language Group Activity

  19. Disabilities

  20. Specific Learning Disability Neurological Disorder / Could Affect: • Speech & Language • Academic • Reading • Writing • Mathematics • Other • Coordination / Motor Skills • Other Learning / Organization

  21. 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

  22. Speech & Language DisordersWhat’s the difference? Speech • Articulation • Voice Language • Using words • Fluency • Understanding words

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

  24. Working with Individuals with Speech Disorders TIPS • Don’t assume ability. • Quiet environment. • Talk to person. • Be patient, ask questions. • Don’t pretend, ask. • Repeat or rephrase.

  25. Language Disorders Aphasia: Difficulty with: • Understanding spoken language • Vocabulary • Reading comprehension Symptoms • Difficulty expressing thoughts • Frustration with communication

  26. Working with Individuals with Language Disorders TIPS • Speak slowly, clearly • Use tape recorder • Use visualization / aids • Listen patiently. • Read body language.

  27. Emotional Disorders IDEA Federal Definition • Learning • Relationships • Behavior • Mood • Physical Symptoms

  28. Emotional Disorders Characteristics • Hyperactivity • Attention Span • Impulsiveness • Aggression • Withdrawal • Immaturity • Learning Difficulties

  29. Working with Individuals with Emotional Disorders TIPS • Work with the Family • Behavior Assessment • Coordinate Care & Services • Relaxation / Breathing • Movement, Activities, and Exercises

  30. Cognitive Disabilities • Developmental Milestones • Memory • Social Rules • Consequences • Problem-Solving

  31. Working with Individuals with Cognitive Disabilities TIPS • Be specific. • Send positive vibes. • Be patient, flexible, and supportive. • Repeat as many times as necessary.

  32. 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

  33. 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.

  34. Working with Individuals with Mobility Impairments TIPS • Respect Personal Space • Speak to the Individual • Eye Level • Offer Help Quietly & Respectfully

  35. Working with Individuals with Hearing Impairments TIPS • Eye Contact • Speak to the Person • Light Source • Reduce Distractions • Voice Volume • Get Attention Respectfully

  36. 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 • Don’t Pet the Dog • Announce Your Exit

  37. Working with Individuals with Autism TIPS • Speak calmly • Avoid misinterpretation • Be concrete • Simple language • Repeat / rephrase • Avoid distractions • Establish routines • Use visual aids

  38. Working with Parents

  39. Emotions Activity

  40. 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.”

  41. 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

  42. Working with Parents of Children with Disabilities TIPS • Communicate • State of Grief • Emotional Breaks • Recognize Strengths • Patient / Nonjudgmental • Encourage Questions • Validate

  43. Working with Parents of Children with Disabilities TIPS • Refer parents to us! (888) 61-AWARE (727) 789-2400 www.CFLparents.org

  44. Please take a moment to fill out our evaluation!

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