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Unread 05-01-2010, 07:56 PM
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You have written that all the children you are working with are different, so how about writing that the individual needs of each child are taken into account and then give different examples using what you have learnt from the children you work with; and also tie it in with whatever you have learnt from reference books you are using; or from staff workshops/meetings where you can learn from more experienced colleagues.

You will know all about possible communication and attention deficits - if the children are deaf, can they all sign? do you use visual signs? do some have partial hearing? Do you sign and speak? Do you always ensure you have good eye contact? Does their age have a bearing on their concentration span? and do they tire if they are concentrating on trying to keep up with communication as well as following instructions? There will be lots of other threads from these.

Alternative and augmented communication is above - what you adapt/do differently and how do you enhance/add to your alternative?

It can be as simple as using signs for one child, placing signs around the setting for another, perhaps using story/photo signs to show a sequence of what is going to happen i.e. toilet + washing hands+ drying hands+ snack/lunch.

Look at your inclusion/equality/diversity policy for your last answer - but the basic answer is you should be welcoming/caring/educating every child and including any child whose needs are different from and/or they have additional needs.

What do you do for these children? I hope this sets you on the right track.
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