Reflection Paper On Special Education

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1. According to Beard, Carpenter, and Johnson (2011), ”To make progress within the general education curriculum, many students with physical disabilities require related services to access the school’s physical environment, general education curriculum, and extracurricular activities” (p. 94). To be able to accomplish the access that is needed for students with physical disabilities for their education, many things must be considered, including positioning, wheelchair design, and mobility aids. Each of these aspects is very important to address for those with physical disabilities not only for their education, but also for their social interactions. Addressing them adequately in the classroom environment is important for
According to Beard, Carpenter, and Johnson (2011), ”When mobility is impaired, opportunities for learning are limited and social interactions are impaired” (p. 98). Mobility needs have to be met for students with physical disabilities to have a good academic and social experience. Mobility aids are available but all factors must be considered when determining what aid/aids to choose. Data must be collected to ensure that they are meeting the student’s needs in a way that allows them to move as efficiently and independently as possible.
8. According to Beard, Carpenter, and Johnson (2011), ”Determining the student’s skill level enables the team to choose the best and most appropriate mobility system” (p. 99). There are many different types of mobility systems and motorized so determining the child’s abilities and developmental levels will be crucial in choosing the right mobility system for a child who is physically disabled. They have to have the sensory and cognitive abilities to understand how to use the system the right way. The environments that the student will use the system in also have to be taken into

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