Discussion Post: Understanding Disabilities
In 250 to 500 words, consider that you learned from researching and discuss the following:
1) Explain why it is important for teachers to be able to identify developmental and individual differences and recognize some of the typical signs of various disabilities when interacting with students.
2) Describe what you can use to help you better articulate the challenges faced by students with disabilities to those who are non-disabled. Include discussion of what can be used to help you collaborate and seek best practices for working with students with a wide range of disabilities.
3) Discuss how having a basic understanding of the ways various disabilities affect learning and other areas of a student's life can assist teachers in responding to the needs of individuals with disabilities.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.