Individuals adopt a label, usually based on a student's disability.
The student is believed to be fragile, hopeless, despairing and a victim of misfortune. Although a person may be aware of these negative feelings and try not to show them, the feelings emerge, often through the tone of voice or in the expression on the face. Characteristics comments about the student are typically communicated to colleagues, family members and friends. Admit that the uneasiness you feel is your problem and realize that it will pass with time and exposure. If your goal is to teach or assist, you will, in time, see a person, not a disability.