New Student Contributor: Caitlynn

When people first think about children with disabilities being placed in a typical classroom, they may have negative thoughts or think that it might affect the other students in that classroom negatively. People might even think that it is not possible. The real answer is that it is a great thing to happen for both the children with disabilities and the students that are in the typical classroom.

A great technique to use is an activity matrix. It sounds complex, but it is something any educator can use and can be used with any child. This technique gives the students a structure during the daily routine and what to expect. Each activity matrix is individualized to fit the needs of the student. This helps the students achieve goals that are set between them and the teacher. Other students do not even have to realize that the student has an activity matrix. The main thing for teachers to remember is to keep the students needs, interests, and cultural perspectives in mind when planning strategies to use to embed learning opportunities for children with disabilities.