Having and building relationships is such an important part of every persons life. Everyone needs to have these friendships to feel good about themselves and have a support system to enjoy life with. Without the proper education to know how to make these relationships and know how to deal with some of the hardships that come along with having a disability, these students will miss out on such an important aspect of life-Social relationships!
Resource #1
http://www.specialed.us/issues-inclusion/EffectsInclusion.html
This is a research done with different aspects of relationship forming in an inclusion classroom. This research article talks about friendships, self-esteem, and personal principles regarding the students that have a disability and their interaction with the mainstream students.
Resource #2
Movie: Last one picked; First one picked on
Found @: http://video.barnesandnoble.com/DVD/Richard-Lavoie-Learning-Disabilities-and-Social-Skills-Last-One-Picked-First-Richard-Lavoie-Lea/e/841887005487/?itm=1
This is a movie that offers helpful advice on everyday situations regarding social skills. This movie you learn how to make friends and form relationships no matter what condition you have. This helps build self esteem and confidence to make these relationships. I have not seen this movie, but the reviews sound very good and helpful.
Resource # 3
Book: It's So Much Work to Be Your Friend: Helping the Child with Learning Disabilities Find Social Success
Found @:http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Its-So-Much-Work-to-Be-Your-Friend/Richard-Lavoie/e/9780743254656/?itm=2
This book looks like it could be helpful for the older student and the adult that has a child with a disability. This book helps overcome shyness and low-self esteem, the correct way to convey emotions, strategies for bullying and harassment and many more helpful tips that these children or adults can benefit from.
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I really liked reading your post on social relationships. The link for the inclusion tips was great. As we (who work w/these individuals) know, sometimes they have a very hard time relating to others. They need prompting, but those who do not have a disability need to know how to interact with them too. There are many things teachers can do to foster a positive environment, but furthermore, anyone who works with the individuals can benefit from these tips. Living is a learning process, and any tips that we can all pass on will be beneficial! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great topic that I think is often neglected/not seen as that important. It is important for people with disabilities often have a low self-esteem and the need for accetpance may be even more important for them. I feel the movie is a great resource for everyone; as a middle school teacher I think that my students would benefit from watching the video.
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