Children with special needs need not be isolated or sent to special education programs. They deserve every right to be seen in classrooms, lunchrooms, and playgrounds with all the other children. Everyone should know that special needs kids will prosper when they are surrounded by their peers. They can communicate better and learn many skills with kids of the same age. Inclusive learning environments have become common now than they used to be a decade ago.

It is not easy for general teachers to work with special needs children due to lack of special education background. It can be stressful and might also provoke anxiety issues. There are certain guidelines to be followed which can support the students for their development. Children with learning disabilities have the potential to perform better when their classrooms have teachers who offer complete support. Let us have a look at some easy and effective strategies that can be incorporated for the betterment children with special needs:

1. Focus on kids’ strengths: Even a teacher can get annoyed when he/she has to witness negative patterns in a child’s behavior. However, instead of worrying about negative aspects, a teacher should figure out what the child can do. It will help the teacher to develop a great bond with the kid and at the same time instill new creativities in the child.
2. Use visual aid teaching methods: Special need children get attracted towards visual aids such as images, graphs, and charts. Nowadays, there are many computer programs that offer colorful pictures and vibrant images that please kids a lot. For instance, autistic children enjoy using technical devices and they are good with using them as well. Such interactive learning programs are to be included in all the classrooms.
3. Teach intellectual and social skills: Children with special needs often face issues when socializing. They cannot communicate and shy away from mingling with other kids. Therefore, teachers need to be innovative and smart to design social interaction classes for them. Taking kids on outings, picnics, hosting games, and organizing fun-filled events once in a while is important. They will not only start socializing but will also gain intellectual skills.
4. Be aware of triggers: It is the responsibility of teachers to identify the emotional or environmental triggers in special needs children. Some of the kids face issues with bright lights while some get disturbed with loud noises. A teacher should be mindful of such triggers and be ready to tackle them as and when required.
5. Inspire with examples: At certain points of time, children get discouraged. As they grow up, they become upset thinking why they are not blessed like normal kids. This is when you need to inspire them with real-life stories of personalities who had special abilities but have come a long way. For instance, Justin Timberlake, Richard Branson, and Amadeus Mozart had learning and social difficulties. Nevertheless, they are the most admired and wealthy people now because of their hard work and willpower. This is one of the effective ways to encourage the kids and bring them out of their cocoons.

Besides keeping in mind all the above tips, make sure to create a positive atmosphere around. It makes it simpler for the kids to blossom. Good luck teachers.