In this module you will find:
The content of this Module
- Sub-Module No. 1: Introduction to the Development of Children with Disabilities
- Sub-Module No. 2: Most Common Childhood Disabilities and Primary Communication Approaches
- Sub-Module No. 3: Autism in the Classroom
- Sub-Module No. 4: Disabilities, Puberty and Sexually Challenging Behaviors
AT THE END OF MODULE 1 YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:
IN TERMS OF KNOWLEDGE
- Define the most common intellectual, sensory, mental and physical disabilities of children and young people
- Have primary knowledge of the development of children and adolescents with disabilities in terms of the brain, psychological, motoric and sexual changes
- Recognize children and adolescents with autism in the classroom
- Recognize the needs of disabled pupils in school contexts
IN TERMS OF SKILLS
- Organize activities in classroom to raise disability awareness among pupils
- Apply primary supporting techniques for pupils with disabilities
- Make use of tools to manage challenging behaviors of disabled pupils
- Respond effectively to the needs of disability in school contexts
- Determine what communication approach is more appropriate for each disability situation
IN TERMS OF RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTONOMY
- Act independently and decide which technique is efficient to support and manage challenging behaviors of disabled pupils
- Lead efficiently a classroom team consisting of disabled and non-disabled pupils
- Display empathy about disability and act as a role model toward non-disabled pupils
