{"id":24273,"date":"2023-03-02T09:22:31","date_gmt":"2023-03-02T09:22:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/additioapp.com\/tengo-un-alumno-con-discapacidad-como-construyo-una-clase-inclusiva\/"},"modified":"2023-03-17T12:01:34","modified_gmt":"2023-03-17T12:01:34","slug":"i-have-a-student-with-a-disability-how-can-i-create-an-inclusive-environment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/additioapp.com\/en\/i-have-a-student-with-a-disability-how-can-i-create-an-inclusive-environment\/","title":{"rendered":"I have a student with a disability, how can I create an inclusive environment?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Has it ever happened to you to have a student with a disability among your students, and you found yourself confused on how to be sure your class is inclusive? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lack of investment and vast student ratios often lead to forgetting about the integration and inclusion of students with disabilities. However, if you have a student with a disability in your class and you want to be sure your class is inclusive, not all is lost yet! In this post you\u2019ll learn some tips for your student to feel integrated in your class. <\/p>\n\n\n\nImage by Katerina Holmes in Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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1. Before you start: you need to understand the different types of disabilities and their meaning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The most important step you must take before you start working for the inclusion of your student is to understand in depth the different types of disabilities that exist<\/strong> and how such disabilities affect people\u2019s lives. For instance, you may know some sort of auditive disability that implies a hearing loss, it is key that you understand the existing degrees and how your student can live with no additional help, or wear some kind of hearing aid, cochlear implant, speak in sign language, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are several websites that explain the different types of disabilities there are. Here you can find a sum: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Physical disability:<\/strong> it can reduce mobility on some body parts. This can be caused by an injury on the muscles or nervous system, or it can be the result of an accident, etc. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
Intellectual disability:<\/strong> diagnosed people have an intellectual development under the average, it tends to affect social abilities. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sensitivity disability:<\/strong> visual and hearing disability are included here. Visual disability affects sight and there are different levels and vision loss. Hearing disability is an alteration of the internal ear and there are several degrees, so it is important to know each particular case to know how to deal with it. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
Psycho-social disability: <\/strong>it is about the limitation that experience people diagnosed with mental disorders or that may have been affected by discrimination or stigma. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
Multiple disability:<\/strong> this happens when several disabilities are experienced together.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
When you already know what each type of disability is about, you must carry out some research on how it affects people, and specifically people with your student\u2019s age, as a disability can be experienced differently according to the vital stage of each person.<\/p>\n\n\n\nImage by SHVETS production in Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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2. Try to understand correctly your student\u2019s needs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Once you already know what your student disability is about, you need to understand your student ‘s special needs, especially those related to your class<\/strong>. Whether speaking with your student, the family or the tutors, you must be really careful and aware of the needs. It is all about listening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You must take some notes on the educational barriers your student may be facing, and the possible solutions that have worked previously. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For instance, a student with hearing disability can need to be seated in the first row, or a student with intellectual disability may need simple and repetitive instructions. In case the student or family do not know how to deal with disability in class, you can go to your center director to ask for some guidance on this issue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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