One way to achieve difference minimizing is to emphasize the skills and strengths of the child. If you are not sure whether the child knows the answer, you can quietly ask the child. If the child does know the answer, you can then encourage him or her to volunteer to answer the question. Not only will success help the child gain confidence in him or herself, and trust that you are working in his or her best interests, but others will come to expect more from the child. Communicating With A Special Needs Child One mistake people often make when working with children in general is to forget to communicate with them.
Communication is especially important when assisting a special needs child.
It is important to explain things in advance to the child, whenever possible, so that he or she can anticipate what is coming and make the most sense out of what is happening in the surrounding environment. Although the child may not always completely understand what you say verbally, your gestures and facial expressions may help them to better understand. Before you and the child attend a mainstream class for the day, you should take the time to explain to the child what is going to happen in the classroom. This will prepare the child for the events of the day and may make everything much easier for both of you to handle. Play Time When working with a special needs child, it is important to encourage the child to engage in play time with the other children.