Many times students with special needs receive negative comments or misconstrued negative comments. The students or parents are frequently told to fix this, increase this or improve that. How about finding the positive? We all know every student has strengths. It is our job to help students utilize their strengths and talents to the best of their abilities. For example, if a student has a wonderful imagination utilize that during therapy sessions to increase motivation and participation. Need some help in determining and finding positive attributes and talents in student(s) finish some of these statements (with the student and parents help):
1. This student is best at...
2. This student has an amazing ability to...
3. This student is frequently recognized for...
4. This student smiles when...
5. This student is happiest when...
6. This student participates the most when...
7. This student does this better than any other student...
8. This student is highly interested in...
9. This student is highly motivated by...
10. This student always takes pride in his/her work when...
Try providing
positive affirmations for children to carry with them once you determine their strengths.
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