In some cases, assistance from another parent or volunteer is needed to work with the child separately. A youth with disabilities has set personal goals that may be difficult to obtain. Talk with the youth and explain why the set goals might be unrealistic at the time. Be prepared with another goal suggestion that might be more realistic for the youth to obtain. Be positive about the youth's strengths so that the child does not feel inadequate.
Field trips can be a challenge.
Field trips will not be a problem if some initial planning is done. Make sure that enough transportation is provided so that youth using wheelchairs or other adaptive equipment have plenty of room for themselves and their equipment. Call ahead and ask about accessibility so that everyone knows what to expect. Allow extra time for youth that need more time to travel from one place to another. Transportation can be challenging.