2 Find a time, sooner rather than later, to talk to the group. Talk to the necessary people to make this happened pick a time and a date that works well for both parties.
3Get the child in question involved with the preparation as much as possible. Make a poster have them draw on it or have them wear their favorite outfit. make it fun for them.
4 Ask the child if they want to be present when the information is being present let them make the choice.
5 Find a way that is age appointee. Some disabilities have children's book geared towards the specific disability.
6 Whatever the way you chose on in step four practice it If it is a book practice reading it out loud try to anticipate any questions the kids might have so you can plan an answers
7 When talking with the kids start out on a positive note continue it though the talk Avoid using words like 'broken, damaged, problems, or anything that give a connotation that it needs to be fix. Most disabilities can not be fixed nor is that a bad thing.
8 Read a book/ talk about the disabilities Encourage everyone to listen and try and engage those who are not. Also if the kids start laughing at a unapproved point ask them why disabilities are not good reasons to laugh at someone else.
9 Talk about all the things the child likes or elements of themselves that pertain to being a child. What is there favorite toy, color, food, etc
10 Stress that even though disabilities make it harder for someone to do things they are imposable. They have gifts and talents just like the others in the group.
11 Use respectful language. Depending on the kids age have them sign the R word pledge. Do this weather or not the child in question has a Intellectual disability. Tell little ones about that bad word. It will help make a world a better place to be .
12 Have hands on activities. Chubby Bunny is a great game for speech impairments. Have kids try using a wheelchair. Kids, especially young ones, like interactive activities.
13 Leave time for questions. In general all questions should be answer but if some are to personal say so. Respect the child's personality.
14 Wrap it up . Have the group of kids repeat back to you some facts they know. In soccer we do this and it helps us remember what we were learning.
15 Note that the role of advocating should be for the child with the disability to be able to speak up for themselves. The older the kid is the more of this they should do
Anything I missed please comment below
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