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[quote=Anonymous]It helps to use person first language: child WITH special needs, rather than special needs kid or "is special needs."  I know what you mean but person first language reminds people that this is a person, with a heart and a mind, just like everybody else, who happens to have different needs than some others.  A good way to explain special needs to kids is to just say, we are all different, we all have strengths and areas where we need more help or it takes more time, some kids need more help with X, other kids need more help with Y (could be in math, could be in not being bossy, could be in remembering to raise their hand, could be in being nice to everybody...), and Johnny is getting a little more help with Z right now.  Saying anymore is violating privacy.  And nothing more needs to be said.  Reminding kids that all kids are people who want the same things, to be respected, cared about, and given opportunities to learn and have fun, and that they are all equally entitled to be at school (by law) can help them be more accepting.  Also empowering all kids to problem-solve when something is frustrating for them can help them be more comfortable around certain behaviors (say kids getting too close or talking too loud or making sounds) and can actually help them be more inclusive instead of avoidant of kids with special needs.  Teachers should be doing this but unfortunately with so much emphasis on test scores they almost completely ignore social-emotional development here and teach very little social-problem solving.  [/quote]

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