When teaching people with developmental disabilities, how can I modify the material to meet the students needs?
It is important to use concrete, age-appropriate materials that will appeal to their interests and relate to their lives within their family, home, vocational or school setting. Also, when presenting information, try to break it down into steps or segments and remember to repeat things again and again. Another effective method is teaching the skill where it will be used. If you want to teach street crossing, go for a walk and cross streets. If you want to teach worship skills, go to church together. Use a variety of people and settings to teach the same skill. For more information on teaching people with developmental disabilities, subscribe to Bethesda’s Breakthrough, a quarterly publication providing inspiration and ideas for congregations and teachers serving people who have developmental disabilities.
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