Disabilities

Morgan Ruppert

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Autism

About Autism
Tips for Parents
Tips for Teachers
Tips for Students
Assisted Technology

Canavan

About Canavan
Tips for Parents
Tips for Teachers
Tips for Students
Assisted Technology

ADHD

About ADHD
Tips for Parents
Tips for Teachers
Tips for Students
Assisted Technology

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Autism
Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impaired
social interaction, verbal and non-verbal communication, and by
restricted and repetitive behavior.
Autism statistics from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) identify around 1 in 68 American children as on the
autism spectruma ten-fold increase in prevalence in 40 years.

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Tips for Parents

Build a support team. Having a supportive team around will help you as
you learn how to live with a child with autism.
Dont blame yourself. There is no evidence showing that prenatal can and
autism have any connection.
Accept your child. Your child is still your child. Learn to love them for who
they are.
Find organization where you can talk to other parents with children with
autism.
Learn about autism. There is no known cause for autism but there is a lot
of information supporting how to live with children with autism.
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Tips for Teachers

When giving tasks/assignments be very specific and tell directions in
sequential order.
When working with students with autism provide fewer choices, to many
choices will overwhelm the students.
Avoid using idioms such as Put your thinking caps on, Open your ears
and Zipper your lips. Idioms will confuse student with autism.
Keep language simple and concrete, get your point across in as few
words as possible.
Provide countdowns to when students will be transitioning.
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Tips for Teachers

Eliminate air fresheners and perfume because students with autism
can be very sensitive to smells.
Avoid having a poster filled room and remove the clutter. Children
with autism pay attention to small details but have difficulty seeing
the whole picture. Avoid excess wall charts and posters.
The Picture Exchange Communication System, or PECS, allows
nonverbal children with autism a way to communicate through
pictures.

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Tips for Students

Teach students to be aware of their limits. Its ok to do things at your
speed.
Ignore what other students say. Teach students how to handle bullying.
Show student that they are unique and that they are special
Students need to have a strong support system in order to feel safe.
Listen to student, often they can tell you what they need.

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Technology
Pencil grips

Social Stories

Weighted Blanket
Picture Card Exchange
Tactile toys

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Internet Resource's
http://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism
http://autism.about.com/od/newtoautism/tp/Tips-for-Parents-Newto-Autism.htm
http://teaching.monster.com/benefits/articles/8761-22-tips-forteaching-students-with-autism-spectrum-disorders
http://www.nationalautismresources.com/classroom-setup-forautistic-student.html

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Cananvan
Canavan disease is a progressive, fatal neurological disorder that
begins in infancy. It is caused by an inherited genetic abnormality: the
lack of an essential enzyme causes deterioration of the white matter
(myelin) in the brain, thereby preventing the proper transmission of
nerve signals.
Canavan disease is found most often in persons of Ashkenazi (German
and Eastern European) Jewish ancestry.

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Tips for Parents

If you come from a Jewish heritage get pre- conception genetic
counseling.
Become aware of your rights. If you have a child with Canavan
disease, you may qualify for Social Security disability benefits
Love every day with your child.
Do not be afraid to have more children.
Join a support group. You are not alone.
Avoid contact with sickness.
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Tips for Teachers

Set achievable goal.
Focus on OT and PT skills.
Respect that the child can still hear you and understand a lot of what
goes on around them.
Do speak down to the student
Work with the parents to great a unified goal for the student.
Be happy. Although fatal dont let the diagnosis manage how you
treat the child.
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Tips for Students

Due to the degenerative nature of this disease students with Canavan
need to only focus on enjoying life.
Evolve the child as much as possible
Allow the child to participate in school actives.
Find what make the child laugh.
Focus on the positives.
Enjoy your time with the child.

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Technology
Switches

Switch activated toys

Eye Talker

Communicators

Wheel Chairs

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Internet Resources
http://enablingdevices.com/catalog/assistive_technology_devices_us
ed_in_education/special-communicators-accessories
http://www.canavanfoundation.org/home
http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/canavan-disease

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ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a disorder found
primarily youth. Symptoms include hyperactivity, impulsiveness and
inattentiveness, can cause problems at home, school, work, or in
relationships.
Treatment typically involves medications and behavioral interventions.

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ADHD

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Tips for Parents

Do research, there is a lot of information out there providing
information on how to help your child with ADHD.
If they dont follow directions it is not because they are bad they
may not be able to process that information.
Children with ADHD might speak before they think, saying tactless or
embarrassing things.
She aware of the extra stress a child with ADHD place on their
siblings. Siblings may find their love for a brother or sister with
ADD/ADHD mixed with jealousy and resentment.
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Tips for Parents

The demands of a child with ADD/ADHD can be physically exhausting,
be sure to take time for yourself.
Keep things in perspective. Remember that your childs behavior is
related to a disorder.

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Tips for Teachers

Create and follow a routine. It is important to set a time and a place
for everything to help the child with ADD/ADHD understand and meet
expectations.
Use clocks and timers, place clocks throughout the classroom.
Dont forget to praise and give positive reinforcement
Physical activity can help children with ADD/ADHD.
Be patient and understanding.

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Tips for Students

Ask for breaks. If the student feels overwhelmed they will not be able
to learn.
Learn how to recognize what choices your making.
Work on building social skills.
Go to bed at a reasonable hour.
Dont eat junk food and sweets.
Avoid caffeine.
Get up and exercise when you can.
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Technology
Graphic Organizer

Schedules

Clocks
Daily Goals
Visual count down timers

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Internet Resources
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseasesconditions/adhd/basics/definition/CON-20023647
http://www.helpguide.org/articles/add-adhd/attention-deficitdisorder-adhd-parenting-tips.htm
http://www.canavanfoundation.org/about_canavan_disease

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Assisted Technology
The Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act
of 1988 (Public Law 100-407) defines assistive technology (AT) as any
item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired
commercially, off-the-shelf, modified or customized, that is used to
increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals
with disabilities.

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Requirements
*A detailed description of the disability.

*Tips for parents (at least five)

*Tips for educators.(at least five)

*Tips for the student.(at least five)

*Technology resources. (software, hardware, assistive devices)

*Internet resources (websites to organizations or resources.)

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