https://padlet.com/brittanystenz01/Bookmarks Parent and Student Friendly Resources that Help Define Multiple Disabilities By Brittany Stenz and Britney Jurado en-us 2021-10-07 19:47:51 UTC 2021-11-01 20:03:14 UTC hello@padlet.com brittanystenz01 https://padlet.com/brittanystenz01/Bookmarks/wish/1814972600 During the 2000-2001 school year the states reported to the United States Department of Education that they provided 112,559 children with multiple disabilities. The article discuses different characteristics a person with multiple disabilities would most likely have. As stated, “Limited speech or communication, difficulty in basic physical mobility, tendency to forget skills through disuse, trouble generalizing skills from one situation to another; and/or a need for support in major life activities.” These characteristics doesn’t apply to everyone with multiple disabilities because it varies on the level, combination of disabilities, and age. However, there are medical implication and educational implication of multiple disabilities. Severe disabilities can come with a wide range of medical issues. Seizures, sensory loss, hydrocephalus, and scoliosis are just a few of the conditions that might occur. When developing educational services, these factors should be taken into consideration. Educational programs must include a range of components to address the diverse requirements of people with severe and/or multiple disabilities in order to be effective.]]> 2021-10-13 19:24:40 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanystenz01/Bookmarks/wish/1814972600 brittanystenz01 https://padlet.com/brittanystenz01/Bookmarks/wish/1815066441 This article discusses the role teachers play in the lives of students with multiple disabilities, gives an overview of the meaning of multiple disability, describing the variability of this term, and shares strategies to best support these students. Additionally, it describes the need for early intervention and how this plays a role in the development of the student. It also stresses the importance of understanding each of your students disabilities, stating, “it is vital to understand the nature of the child’s disabilities (to the fullest extent possible), and tailor your interventions accordingly.” This source is especially useful for teachers, who are responsible for assessing the child's disability and determining on the best course of action to ensure their success.]]> 2021-10-13 20:12:14 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanystenz01/Bookmarks/wish/1815066441 brittanystenz01 https://padlet.com/brittanystenz01/Bookmarks/wish/1815067541 This article discusses pressures that having a child with multiple disabilities can put on family life, how this can affect other siblings, and strategies to make sure your child with disabilities is an active part of the family. The information in this article is important to be aware of for the child’s success, the author states, “the efforts of a child’s family to provide life experiences and obtain necessary services can make a tremendous difference.” This source is useful in helping define ,multiple disabilities in a family setting.]]> 2021-10-13 20:12:50 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanystenz01/Bookmarks/wish/1815067541 brittanystenz01 https://padlet.com/brittanystenz01/Bookmarks/wish/1815068017 Sharon is a 5-year-old who has multiple disabilities. Sharon has an intellectual disability, problems with mobility, and a speech impairment that can be hard for others to understand what she is properly saying. Sharon began receiving special services called early intervention. Early intervention helps children since their birth time up until they are 3 years old. This special service has helped her to crawl, stand, and walk with braces! However, in preschool her parents are very involved in the services she is receiving for her special learning needs. Having Multiple Disability can be very tough, but it doesn’t mean you can’t get through things. Sharon is only 5 years old, but nothing stops her from being who she is. In the text it stated, “Her parents also know how determined Sharon can be when she’s learning something new. She’s going to learn it, by golly, there’s no stopping her.”]]> 2021-10-13 20:13:06 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanystenz01/Bookmarks/wish/1815068017